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Craig Butler, General Manager of Lithgow Council, will retire at the end of June after more than four decades in local government. Mr Butler said he has been fortunate to have had a life of public service, but now wants to devote more time to his family. He was appointed by Lithgow Council as GM […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: And much more news from councils across Australia and beyond. Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 9th February 2024: And much more news from councils across Australia and beyond. Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 7th February 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. […]
Continue ReadingThe state government has announced the appointment of Prue Digby as the second municipal monitor for Moonee Valley City Council. This follows the completion last month of Ms Digby’s municipal monitor appointment at the City of Greater Geelong. Ms Digby joins Mr Phillip Carruthers, the first municipal monitor announced last week, to work for a […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment […]
Continue ReadingThe Miles Labor Government in Queensland has unveiled a housing plan, including measures to increase access to land and encourage housing development, including social and affordable housing. They will invest $350 million in a state-wide infrastructure fund to stimulate private market-feasible infill development. A Ground Lease Model pilot will be introduced to unlock more social […]
Continue ReadingDebra Just, CEO of Willoughby City Council, has announced her retirement after a 25-year career in local government. As Willoughby CEO since 2015, Debra has been praised for her prudent financial management and for fostering a positive organisational culture. Her retirement is set for March 2024, after which she plans to return to her family in Adelaide.
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: And yet more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised executive recruitment service and business advisory practice. Listen […]
Continue ReadingLocal Government News Roundup host Chris Eddy was invited to speak with James Findlay on ABC Radio in South Australia this week. The conversation was prompted by a supplementary election at the District Council of Mount Remarkable which resulted in two vacancies being filled by unopposed candidates. Listen here from the 16:00 minute mark: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sa-regional-drive/regional-drive/103386542
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