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The Victorian State Government has released its awaited housing statement, and announced a new affordability partnership with the housing industry. The statement sets a target of 800,000 new homes over the next decade, and outlines five focus areas to tackle housing supply. They are described as: Councils will be most interested in the detail of […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup, the state government set to reveal reforms to deal with a housing crisis, as councils hit back against claims they are to blame; Council waste charges in the media spotlight this week; A Melbourne council holding firm on Australia Day events; The challenges faced by […]
Continue ReadingBayside City Council has moved to clarify that it is not proposing to change the date of Australia Day. The council is due to consider a recommendation from its Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Group at its council meeting tonight which, if adopted, would see it advocate for the Federal Government to consider an alternative date […]
Continue ReadingShoalhaven City Council’s CEO Stephen Dunshea has announced that he will soon draw the curtain on a 40 year local government career. Mr Dunshea has served as Shoalhaven CEO since early 2019. He started his four decade local government career in 1983 at Campbelltown Council and later held positions at Blacktown, Wagga Wagga and Woollahra […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup for 16th September 2023: A new Victorian state wide levy on short stay accommodation under consideration, as the government continues to contemplate changes to council planning powers; A council forced to refund domestic animal fines due to a technicality; The Insurance Council calls on Campaspe Shire to reconsider […]
Continue ReadingFull list of NSW mayors here Blue Mountains City Council has re-elected Cr Mark Greenhill as Mayor, unopposed, and celebrated his 10 years of service, making him the longest serving mayor of the city. Cr Romola Hollywood was elected unopposed as deputy mayor of the city. Pat Bourke and Shane Whitechurch have reportedly been returned […]
Continue ReadingIn the midweek update for 13th September 2023, A top rating television program pulls out of Hepburn Shire… for now; A Maroondah councillor resigns, citing workload pressures and a lack of diversity on councils; Merri-bek set to vote on the removal of bike lanes after a challenging trial; A second vote on the sacking of […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup weekend edition, for the 9th September 2023: The Victorian state opposition on a collision course with the government over plans to strip councils of planning powers; A new council alliance launched; A peak body responds to the concerns of a metropolitan mayor; Proposed new water legislation rings alarm […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Melville has appointed its current director of community development, Gail Bowman, to the position of chief executive officer. Ms Bowman will be the city’s first female CEO and take over in late November when Marten Tieleman finishes his five year term at Melville. Mayor George Gear welcomed and congratulated Ms Bowman on […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek Roundup for 6th September, available now on your podcast player (links here) Moira Shire’s CEO resigns, a former CEO departs Greater Geelong, and Hindmarsh makes a CEO appointment; A councillor ordered to apologise for social media posts found to be in breach of the councillor code of conduct; Most Victorian Councillors think […]
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