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Coming 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. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Wednesday, 22nd April 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 Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast […]
Continue ReadingHawkesbury City Council is drawing a line in the sand against what it describes as a disturbing rise in bullying, sexism, and racism within the region. Mayor Les Sheather and a majority of Councillors have issued a joint declaration, condemning unprovoked attacks against staff and residents. The Council is particularly concerned about a local publication […]
Continue ReadingThe Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has confirmed a shake-up of its elected members following a decision by the Court of Disputed Returns. The ruling stems from an invalidity complaint lodged by the Western Australian Electoral Commission regarding the 2025 local government elections. While the Shire noted the initial results were marred by “eligibility matters,” the […]
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