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Gwydir Shire Council has announced the appointment of Leeah Daley as its new permanent General Manager. Following an extensive recruitment process in partnership with LGNSW Recruitment, the final interviews were concluded in Bingara. Mayor Tiffany Galvin welcomed the appointment, highlighting Ms Daley’s strong local connections and community involvement as key assets for the region’s long-term […]
Continue ReadingArarat Rural City Council has received the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison, who will conclude his tenure on 30 November 2026, bringing to a close more than eight years of dedicated leadership of the organisation. Mayor Bob Sanders expressed regret at the departure, while affirming Council’s commitment to finding a strong successor […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus Balranald Shire Council CEO Terry Dodds sounds the alarm on the financial sustainability of rural and regional councils. And much 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 […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: And much 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 now: Transcript for Episode #588: Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingA governance emergency is unfolding for local councils across New South Wales after a surprise vote in State Parliament this week. The Legislative Council has formally disallowed the controversial 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice. The state government claims the move by the Coalition and the Greens unwinds critical transparency and anti-corruption measures. However, critics […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup: And much 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 now: Transcript for Episode #587: Victorian Report Pressure is mounting on the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: Plus more news from across the world of local government in 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 now: Transcript for Episode #586: Victorian […]
Continue ReadingIn this new special edition of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Rum Charles, a veteran consultant and trainer who has worked with over 100 councils across Australia. With a career in the sector dating back to the mid-90s, Rum brings a candid and sometimes provocative perspective on the internal cultures of local government. […]
Continue ReadingLake Macquarie City Council has officially announced the appointment of David Hughes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hughes, who was selected from a highly competitive national pool of candidates, will lead the council executive over the next four years. A Belmont native and Belmont High School alumnus, Mr. Hughes brings deep local ties […]
Continue ReadingOn a new special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Fiona Miller and Lee Griffiths, the authors of ABCD and Beyond: A Practical Guide for Local Government, published by the Jeder Institute. This book has arrived at a time when councils are being asked to respond to complex, fast-moving challenges while also rebuilding trust, […]
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