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On the Local Government News Roundup today: 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: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report From ABC News, calls are growing for a major reform to Victoria’s public […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: 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: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report The private prosecution against senior figures at Hepburn Shire Council has intensified, with new allegations […]
Continue ReadingDate: 12th June 2026 Mansfield Shire Council has renewed the contract of Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Alexander for a further four years – extending her tenure which began in 2022. Mayor Cr Steve Rabie, who chairs council’s CEO Employment Matters Committee, said the reappointment reflected confidence in Ms Alexander’s leadership and the organisation’s direction. He […]
Continue ReadingDate: 12th June 2026 The Victorian Electoral Commission has formally declared Chaman Tiwari as the new councillor for the City of Whittlesea’s Thomastown Ward. The by-election follows the resignation of Nic Brooks in January. Ms Tiwari, who is currently overseas, will return to be officially sworn in on the third of July before commencing an […]
Continue ReadingThe CEO of Waratah Wynyard Council in Tasmania is moving on. The Advocate reported that Vanessa Adams will retire for personal reasons in August Ms Adams has served as the Council’s CEO since February 2025. Her arrival from Circular Head Council coincided with a title change, with the council dumping the General Manager title that […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: 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: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report Merri-bek City Council has voted to transition from weekly to fortnightly general rubbish […]
Continue ReadingDate: 11 June 2026 The City of South Perth has called a Special Council Meeting for Tuesday 16 June 2026 to consider a formal request for a further extension of an external Local Government Monitor, as the council works through ongoing governance and workplace culture concerns. Local Government Inspector Tony Brown appointed Gail McGowan PSM […]
Continue ReadingDate: 11 June 2026 Merri-bek Council has voted to end weekly rubbish collection across its municipality, moving to a fortnightly service from July 2027 — despite significant community opposition and petitions signed by more than 3,400 residents. The decision was carried six votes to four at Wednesday night’s council meeting, with Mayor Nat Abboud and […]
Continue ReadingDate: 11 June 2026 Queensland Police are investigating an alleged assault on Magnetic Island, with witnesses claiming Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto was among those involved in the incident. Officers have confirmed that an altercation between a 42-year-old man and a 28-year-old man occurred at a Nelly Bay Road business on Sunday. No charges have been […]
Continue ReadingOn the podcast today: plus 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 now: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report Glen Eira City Council says […]
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