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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 #588: Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingA governance emergency is unfolding for local councils across New South Wales after a surprise vote in State Parliament this week. The Legislative Council has formally disallowed the controversial 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice. The state government claims the move by the Coalition and the Greens unwinds critical transparency and anti-corruption measures. However, critics […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup: 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 #587: Victorian Report Pressure is mounting on the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: 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 #586: Victorian […]
Continue ReadingIn this new special edition of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Rum Charles, a veteran consultant and trainer who has worked with over 100 councils across Australia. With a career in the sector dating back to the mid-90s, Rum brings a candid and sometimes provocative perspective on the internal cultures of local government. […]
Continue ReadingLake Macquarie City Council has officially announced the appointment of David Hughes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hughes, who was selected from a highly competitive national pool of candidates, will lead the council executive over the next four years. A Belmont native and Belmont High School alumnus, Mr. Hughes brings deep local ties […]
Continue ReadingOn a new special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, we are joined by Fiona Miller and Lee Griffiths, the authors of ABCD and Beyond: A Practical Guide for Local Government, published by the Jeder Institute. This book has arrived at a time when councils are being asked to respond to complex, fast-moving challenges while also rebuilding trust, […]
Continue ReadingThe 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. […]
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