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On a Local Government News Roundup Special Edition, Chris Eddy is joined by Andrew Clarke, a senior lecturer in sociology and social policy at the University of New South Wales, to discuss a timely and critical new study examining how Australian local governments are navigating the escalating homelessness crisis. While homelessness has traditionally been viewed as a state or […]
Continue ReadingLivingstone Shire Council has officially announced the appointment of Tom Upton as its new Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive nationwide recruitment search. Mayor Adam Belot confirmed the decision this week, praising the selection process for attracting a high-calibre field of candidates. The appointment is seen as a strategic move to provide long-term stability and […]
Continue ReadingSingleton Council has announced the resignation of its General Manager, Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr, following an extraordinary Council meeting held last night. While the Council has expressed its thanks to Mr. Fitzpatrick-Barr for his service, the search for an interim replacement is already underway. Mel Curtis has been appointed as Acting General Manager to ensure a smooth […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup podcast: 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 […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 8th May 2026: and 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 on your preferred podcast platform, […]
Continue ReadingThe WA Local Government Minister has confirmed that a commissioner will be appointed to the Shire of Carnarvon, after six of its eight elected members resign within a few days of each other. As previously reported, the Shire President Eddie Smith was the first to go, followed by five more. While there was no official […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup’s YouTube channel, Chris Eddy has breaking local government news, including a media ban imposed by Hawkesbury Council, and another South Australian Council CEO resignation.
Continue ReadingDr Andrew Johnson has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Town of Walkerville, effective immediately. In a statement, the council said it has accepted Dr Johnson’s resignation, with the outgoing CEO thanking staff for their work and dedication during his time in the role. Council says day-to-day operations and services will continue as normal, […]
Continue Reading*Updated to include new information, 2.00pm 7/5/26 Hawkesbury City Council has banned the Hawkesbury Gazette and Hawkesbury Radio from all Council premises — including Council meetings — for media purposes, effective immediately. The ban has attracted the interest of the local government minister and the Office of Local Government, and will subject to a councillor […]
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