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The City of Busselton has announced the appointment of Ms Annie Riordan as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Ms Riordan set to commence in the role on 24 August 2026. In a statement, the City said Ms Riordan brings “extensive experience in local government leadership,” having served as Chief Executive Officer of the Shire […]
Continue ReadingPyrenees Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Jim Nolan has officially announced his resignation, bringing an end to more than 11 and a half years of leadership at the municipality. The announcement marks the conclusion of Mr. Nolan’s distinguished 37-year career in local government. First appointed to the top role at Pyrenees Shire Council in December […]
Continue ReadingIn a new special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy is joined by Martin Taylor, a barrister, solicitor, and councillor at the City of Whittlesea. A prolific author on the intersection of law and public policy, Martin has recently published a comprehensive two-volume set on environmental crime alongside a new, vital guide to community safety and crime prevention. […]
Continue ReadingOn a Local Government News Roundup Special Edition, Chris Eddy is joined by Andrew Clarke, a senior lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of New South Wales, to discuss a timely and critical new study examining how Australian local governments are navigating the escalating homelessness crisis. While homelessness has traditionally been viewed as a state or […]
Continue ReadingLivingstone Shire Council has officially announced the appointment of Tom Upton as its new Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive nationwide recruitment search. Mayor Adam Belot confirmed the decision this week, praising the selection process for attracting a high-calibre field of candidates. The appointment is seen as a strategic move to provide long-term stability and […]
Continue ReadingSingleton Council has announced the resignation of its General Manager, Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr, following an extraordinary Council meeting held last night. While the Council has expressed its thanks to Mr. Fitzpatrick-Barr for his service, the search for an interim replacement is already underway. Mel Curtis has been appointed as Acting General Manager to ensure a smooth […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup podcast: 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 […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 8th May 2026: and much more local government news from around 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, […]
Continue ReadingThe WA Local Government Minister has confirmed that a commissioner will be appointed to the Shire of Carnarvon, after six of its eight elected members resign within a few days of each other. As previously reported, the Shire President Eddie Smith was the first to go, followed by five more. While there was no official […]
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