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Shoalhaven City councillor Jason Cox has resigned, with immediate effect. Mayor Patricia White has released a statement this afternoon confirming the resignation after discussions with Mr Cox this morning. Mayor White said there were matters before the court about which she could not make any further comment. It’s the second councillor resignation in recent months […]
Continue ReadingShellharbour City Council has appointed Wayde Peterson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Peterson has been Acting CEO since February and previously served as Executive Director Business Enterprises. The 45-year-old Illawarra local started his career at Council as an engineering cadet in 2000. Mayor Chris Homer says Peterson’s leadership and strategic vision will be […]
Continue ReadingThursday, 6th November 2025 Councillor Debbie Taylor-Haynes has been elected Mayor of Bayside City Council. The Beckett Ward representative steps up from deputy mayor, and takes over from Hanna El Mouallem in the mayoralty. Cr Tim Meyer has been re-elected to serve as Mayor of West Wimmera Shire Council for another 12 months. It’s the […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 3rd November: 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here […]
Continue ReadingThe District Council of Mount Remarkable has appointed Marc Gardner as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Gardner brings over 25 years of local government experience from senior roles in regional Queensland and the Northern Territory. Mayor Stephen McCarthy says Gardner’s proven track record in delivering positive outcomes made him the ideal choice. The new […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for […]
Continue ReadingHepburn Shire Council has reappointed Bradley Thomas as Chief Executive Officer for another four years. Thomas has been leading the organisation since May 2021. Mayor Don Henderson says the decision, confirmed at a council meeting this week, provides continuity and stability as the council implements its new plan.
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In episode #510 of 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Government has introduced what it has called the biggest planning reform in decades, cutting red tape and speeding up approvals to deliver more homes. The new system creates three separate approval pathways – with stand-alone homes to take just 10 days, townhouses 30 days, and larger apartments 60 days to approve. Third-party appeal […]
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