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Update: More developments in the Wyndham Mayoral saga today. The Local Government Minister, Nick Staikos, has reportedly announced he will appoint a Municipal Monitor to the Council. This comes as all of the remaining councillors make a united call for Mayor Cr Preet Singh to resign. The ten Councillors, including former Mayor Josh Gilligan, say […]
Continue ReadingOn your final pre-Easter edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 […]
Continue ReadingKingston City Council has announced the immediate resignation of Melaleuca Ward Councillor Tess Law. Cr Law was elected in November 2024, and her resignation will trigger a by-election. Mayor Georgina Oxley expressed her gratitude for Cr Law’s service, particularly her representation of the Melaleuca Ward, and extended best wishes for her future endeavors. CEO Peter […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus the Roundup Flashback takes us back to 2024. 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. […]
Continue ReadingIt took three meetings, and five votes – but Merri-bek City Council finally has a new deputy mayor. The Council has tonight elected former mayor Cr Helen Davidson to the position, after it was vacated due to the one month suspension of Cr Jay Iwasaki. Cr Davidson was the only nomination for the role on […]
Continue ReadingKatherine Town Council, in the Northern Territory, has officially acknowledged a Federal Court order requiring the immediate reinstatement of Ms. Ingrid Stonhill as Chief Executive Officer. The order, handed down on March 23, 2026, comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings regarding Ms. Stonhill’s employment. While the specifics of the dispute remain subject to legal privilege, the […]
Continue ReadingMerri-bek City Council has officially announced the appointment of Ms. Kate McCaughey as its new Chief Executive Officer. Following an extensive and competitive recruitment process, McCaughey is set to lead the organisation starting June 15, 2026. With over 25 years of experience across the public and private sectors, Ms McCaughey brings a unique blend of […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across Australia and beyond on the nation’s #1 podcast for local government news and interviews. 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 […]
Continue ReadingMerri-bek City Council has tonight held a further meeting to elect a Deputy Mayor, after two failed attempts 24 hours previously. Nominations for the role were once again submitted for Cr Liz Irvin and Cr Katerine Theodosis. Those same councillors contested the vote the previous evening, each attracting five votes from the ten councillors present. […]
Continue ReadingMore than a week after the sensational suspension of the City of Ryde’s top executive team, a “wall of silence” has descended over the civic centre. Despite mounting calls for transparency and a potential state-led inquiry, the council has offered almost no further information regarding the investigations into its most senior staff. As previously reported […]
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