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A sharp war of words has erupted between the State Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale, and Cardinia Shire Council over the long-delayed Lang Lang heavy vehicle bypass. The conflict comes as the State Government green-lights new Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERAs), ensuring that hundreds of sand trucks will continue to rumble through the township for […]
Continue ReadingTenterfield Shire Council has officially accepted the resignation of General Manager Hein Basson, marking the end of a two-year chapter for the lcouncil. The New England Times reported that the decision was formalised during a council meeting on April 22, with Basson’s final day set for June 5, 2026. Mayor Bronwyn Petrie expressed the community’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Mayor of Bass Coast Shire Cr Rochelle Halstead has officially announced her decision to step down from the mayoralty following her preselection as a candidate for the seat of Bass in the upcoming state election. In a message to the community, the Cr Halstead reflected on a term defined by “leadership through unity,” citing […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the podcast: 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 by clicking here. Transcript for […]
Continue ReadingThe embattled Mayor of Wyndham City Council is set to return to office soon, despite unanimous calls for his resignation. Preet Singh stepped aside on April 1st following revelations he provided a character reference for a convicted child sex offender—an action he has since described as an “error of judgement.” A third community rally was […]
Continue ReadingKingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt has announced her resignation from local government, ending a 28-year career in public life. Ms Wriedt, who made history as the municipality’s first female mayor in over a century, will vacate the role on Wednesday, 27 May, to take up a new position as Chief Executive of the Tasmanian Council of […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingTwo updates to report this week on the process to fill current vacancies on Victorian Councils. The field is set for the postal by-election for Thomastown Ward in Whittlesea City Council, triggered by the resignation of Nic Brooks in January. According to the VEC, candidates contesting the election are: Former councillor Stevan Kozmevski is one […]
Continue ReadingWhittlesea City Council has named its replacement for departing CEO Craig Lloyd… at least for the time being. The Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Environment, Debbie Wood, will take up the Acting CEO position from the 21st of next month. Ms Wood has been part of the council’s executive team since 2020, and previously worked […]
Continue ReadingCentral Highlands Council CEO Aaron Johansson has resigned his position effective immediately. Mr Johansson joined the council in January last year. He was previously the CEO of Goulburn Mulwaree Council, and Charters Towers Regional Council. The Council has appointed Gary Stevenson as interim CEO until mid-May, and is starting recruitment for a permanent chief executive. […]
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