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Liverpool appeals: Liverpool Council is seeking to stop the state government from deferring its election and appointing an administrator through an eleventh hour appeal, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Dangerous dogs in Hume: A Hume City councillor will seek an immediate review of the council’s responses to reports of dangerous dogs, after an alleged […]
Continue ReadingBrimbank threat on road maintenance: Brimbank Council will reportedly terminate its road maintenance agreement with the state government, after the department declined to increase its financial contribution. Brimbank Star Weekly Council “cancer” building cleared: A Liverpool City Council building has been ruled out as the site of a cancer cluster, despite concerns over five workers […]
Continue ReadingHorsham CEO resigns: Chief Executive Officer Sunil Bhalla and Horsham Rural City Council have mutually agreed to part ways. Mr Bhalla, CEO since March 2018, is leaving to spend more time with family and to establish a charity to support the welfare of young girls in rural India. Horsham Rural City Council Cardinia Mayor and CEO […]
Continue ReadingHepburn Shire investigation finalised: Victoria’s Local Government Inspectorate has announced that it has finalised its investigation into allegations relating to Hepburn Shire Council’s involvement with the Rex Theatre development, and will not be taking any further action. Local Government Inspectorate Monitors flagged for Casey, Whittlesea and Strathbogie: Municipal monitors will be appointed to Casey, Whittlesea, […]
Continue ReadingDarwin Councillor ban extended: Former Darwin City Councillor Amye Un is banned from entering council buildings for a further 12 months. NT News Sunshine Coast scraps e-scooter trial: Sunshine Coast Council votes to end hire scheme. 60 per cent of survey respondents were in favour of ending the 18 month trial. ABC News Ipswich Councillor […]
Continue ReadingCasey, Merri-bek, Ballarat chosen for SEC Pilot: The State Electricity Commission (SEC) is launching a consumer pilot in three Victorian local government areas. The pilot is rolling out in the City of Casey and City of Merri-bek initially, with the City of Ballarat joining next month. The three local government areas will be the first […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday 26th August 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingThis week saw a momentous announcement for the local government sector in Victoria. A new waste-to-energy partnership was announced involving nine southeast Melbourne councils and the Maryville Mill in Gippsland. It is set to take nearly all of the councils’ household waste away from landfill, and reduce emissions by the equivalent of removing 50,000 cars […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Friday, 23rd August 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 21st August 2024: Plus more of the latest news from around the world of local government brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Davidson recruitment and business advisory services. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
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