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A Victorian councillor has sensationally resigned mid-meeting, after a vote to adopt a budget with a rate increase. Mike Noske delivered a letter of resignation to CEO Helen Havercroft about an hour into this week’s Glenelg Shire Council meeting, to a smattering of applause from the public gallery. The Council is yet to make any […]
Continue ReadingBass Coast Shire Council has today elected Cr Brett Tessari as its new mayor, after Cr Rochelle Halstead stepped down this week. Cr Halstead has been preselected as the Liberal candidate for the seat of Bass in the upcoming state election. She remains a councillor for the time being, until the campaign begins in earnest […]
Continue ReadingA Breaking News update, with resignations and appointments from three states.
Continue ReadingThe Local Government Inspector, Tony Brown, has appointed Dominique Mecoy OAM as a Local Government Monitor at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, with the appointment commencing Monday 4 May 2026. The appointment follows the Council’s decision in March to formally request the Inspector appoint a Monitor. Under the Terms of Appointment, Ms Mecoy will support […]
Continue ReadingA sharp war of words has erupted between the State Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale, and Cardinia Shire Council over the long-delayed Lang Lang heavy vehicle bypass. The conflict comes as the State Government green-lights new Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERAs), ensuring that hundreds of sand trucks will continue to rumble through the township for […]
Continue ReadingTenterfield Shire Council has officially accepted the resignation of General Manager Hein Basson, marking the end of a two-year chapter for the lcouncil. The New England Times reported that the decision was formalised during a council meeting on April 22, with Basson’s final day set for June 5, 2026. Mayor Bronwyn Petrie expressed the community’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Mayor of Bass Coast Shire Cr Rochelle Halstead has officially announced her decision to step down from the mayoralty following her preselection as a candidate for the seat of Bass in the upcoming state election. In a message to the community, the Cr Halstead reflected on a term defined by “leadership through unity,” citing […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the podcast: plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript for […]
Continue ReadingThe embattled Mayor of Wyndham City Council is set to return to office soon, despite unanimous calls for his resignation. Preet Singh stepped aside on April 1st following revelations he provided a character reference for a convicted child sex offender—an action he has since described as an “error of judgement.” A third community rally was […]
Continue ReadingKingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt has announced her resignation from local government, ending a 28-year career in public life. Ms Wriedt, who made history as the municipality’s first female mayor in over a century, will vacate the role on Wednesday, 27 May, to take up a new position as Chief Executive of the Tasmanian Council of […]
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