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Mt Alexander Shire Council has voted to advocate for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting. The council will lobby the government expressing its opposition to the commercial practice, which is allowed with a government permit. Deputy Mayor Matthew Driscoll told the ABC that an overwhelming number of residents are in favour of a ban, while […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 19th July 2023, Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped – a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement. Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm; Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a […]
Continue ReadingThe July edition of the Roundup’s interview special, Council Conversations, is now available for Friends of the Roundup subscribers. In this month’s program, hear about the Buloke Shire flood recovery project recognised with a National Local Government Award; A new Townsville City Council project using AI technology to save native wildlife from ending up as […]
Continue ReadingThe Tasmanian Government will not force councils to amalgamate, regardless of the outcome of the current Local Government Review Board process. The Mercury reported on Sunday, 16th July that Premier Jeremy Rockcliff has moved to quell growing disquiet among smaller councils by declaring that the review would not result in forced amalgamations. He said he […]
Continue ReadingOn your weekend update from the Roundup for 15th July, all roads lead to Echuca for the Rural Councils Victoria forum; Victoria’s electoral review proposals labelled as absurd and ridiculous;Concerns about late night council meetings at a regional council; A rural councillor denied a six month leave of absence;A sporting champion denied a major civic honour;A mayor’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Local Government News Roundup podcast is excited to have Snap Send Solve on board as a supporting sponsor. Snap Send Solve is the app that helps councils and authorities across Australia and New Zealand simplify the reporting of issues that need addressing in your community. Here’s an opportunity to find out more about how […]
Continue ReadingOn an all-new edition of the Local Government News Roundup for 12th July 2023, Councillors moved to tears over a move to evict people living on an industrial estate; Wellington Shire vows to hold nothing back in its fight over a native timber industry shutdown; A word of warning for the government about taking over […]
Continue ReadingOn the weekend update for 8th July 2023, A regional council to test the market for its CEO position; Frankston Council responds to government intervention on a planning matter; A perfect storm welfare crisis described in Ballarat; A council calls for help on a government cost shift; A long serving Queensland mayors announce retirement; Crowds […]
Continue ReadingOn the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup, 5th July 2023: The City of Melbourne votes for stability with its choice of a new CEO; A release date revealed for the long-awaited Operation Sandon report; A regional council closes its public gallery, while another is challenged in the Supreme Court for a similar […]
Continue ReadingMelbourne City Council has appointed Alison Leighton as its Chief Executive Officer. Ms Leighton has served as Acting CEO since the departure of Justin Hanney from the position last October. She has been with the city since August 2020, when she joined as a General Manager. Six months later, Ms Leighton was promoted to Deputy […]
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