Local Government News Roundup

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 16th August Northern Grampians Shire Council has elected Cr Murray Emerson to serve out the current mayoral term following the passing of late mayor Cr Tony Driscoll earlier this month. Cr Emerson has previously served four terms as mayor and he will hold the […]

Here are some of the stories making local government news today: 15th August. Whitsunday Regional Council’s mayoral election is too close to call, according to the Courier Mail, which says Cr Mike Brunker is in the lead with two others in contention. 66.6 percent of the vote has been counted, and observers expect the result […]

In episode 150 of the Local Government News Roundup:Councils react after the Suburban Rail Loop East gets the green light from the government;The impact of councils exiting aged care services in the news;Victorian councils join the push for non-resident owners to help with the housing crisis;The councillor suing her own council;It was the week when […]

Here are some of the stories we’re following at the Roundup for 12th August. Kingston City Council has responded to the release of the Suburban Rail Loop EES findings, noting wins and losses from its advocacy efforts. While welcoming a commitment to the provision of replacement open space and mitigation measures to reduce impact on […]

Here are some of the latest stories making news today in local government. The Mayor of Monash City Council has responded to the release of the Suburban Rail Loop East ministerial assessment. Cr Stuart James said he is disappointed with the lack of commitment for the lowering of Glen Waverley Station to create an interconnected […]

On the Roundup today:Remembering two former Wodonga civic leaders who have passed away;More councillors throwing their hat in the ring for State Parliament;The results of a boundary change survey are in, but is there a clear winner?A former senator confirms a run at Lord Mayor of Adelaide;And 1 in 3 Tasmanian Mayors are calling it […]

Here are some of the local government stories emerging today. Two former Wodonga Councillors passed away last week, including the first mayoress, first female councillor and first female mayor. Current Mayor Kev Poulton has paid tribute to Pam Stone OAM who has died at the age of 93. She was first elected to the council […]

On the 7th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup: It’s been a week of Councillor and CEO news in Victoria; The 2026 Commonwealth Games at the centre of advocacy activities around the state; There’s a distinct awards flavour to the news this week, with winners in NSW, finalists in Victoria, and a call […]

Here are some of the local government stories we are following at the Roundup today. Regional Cities Victoria has launched its State Election platform with three key priorities needed to buildstronger regional communities. The group, which comprises the 10 largest regional cities in Victoria officially launch its election platform at Parliament House on last night, […]