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The City of Monash has reappointed Dr Andi Diamond as Chief Executive Officer through to 31 July 2030, with Mayor Stuart James citing strong community satisfaction results and organisational stability as the basis for the decision. Dr Diamond was first appointed CEO in 2012 and previously served as Director of Community Services from 2000 to […]
Continue ReadingFormer City of Parramatta Council CEO Gail Connolly has broken down while giving evidence at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption, admitting she sent an anonymous email to journalists and councillors alleging fraud and corruption at the council she ran — and that she concealed her identity because she feared her position would be terminated […]
Continue ReadingA long-running dispute between South Gippsland Shire Council and the Korumburra Senior Citizens Centre Inc is reportedly set to proceed to a four-day Supreme Court of Victoria hearing in early December, after court-directed mediation on 3 June failed to resolve the matter. The South Gippsland Sentinel-Times reports that the dispute centres on the vacant Korumburra […]
Continue ReadingGold Coast City Council has reduced its proposed general rate increase from 5.7 per cent to 4.7 per cent, following a special budget meeting that saw significant internal division among councillors. The 4.7 per cent figure aligns with Brisbane’s CPI for March, the formula the City has applied consistently for the past decade under Mayor […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s episode: 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 #591: Victorian Report Frankston City Council leaders will sleep […]
Continue ReadingLoddon Shire Council has announced the reappointment of Chief Executive Officer Lincoln Fitzgerald, securing his leadership for another five years. The new contract will take effect on November 1, 2026. First appointed to the role in 2021, Mr. Fitzgerald’s initial term was set to expire at the end of October this year. Loddon Shire Mayor […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 3rd June 2026: Plus much more news from 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 […]
Continue ReadingGwydir 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 […]
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