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On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from across the world of local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Links for stories referenced […]
Continue ReadingComing up on the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 19th November: Also today, a councillor’s crusade against illegal dumping – Martin Taylor has literally written the book on the issue and he’s here to tell us what he would do address the increasingly costly issue. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you […]
Continue ReadingOn this page (regular updates through the day): Mayoral results from Surf Coast, Casey, Hepburn and Mornington PeninsulaColac Otway and Whittlesea mayoral resultsThird consecutive term as Swan Hill Mayor for Stuart KingLibrary fine write-off considered by WannerooCrucial infrastructure funding for Brewarrina ShireHawkesbury set to decide on special rate variationTruck restrictions welcomed by Maribyrnong CouncilGreater Bendigo […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much 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 […]
Continue ReadingFrankston City Council has appointed Tennille Bradley as its new Chief Executive Officer, making her the first woman to hold the position in the council’s history. Ms Bradley will join from the City of Greater Geelong in mid-January 2026, bringing extensive experience in major project delivery and organisational transformation. She has overseen significant city-shaping initiatives […]
Continue ReadingOn today’s episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, LGPro President Sue Wilkinson on preparing for the local government workforce of the future. 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 […]
Continue ReadingBrendan McGrath is stepping down as CEO of the Rural City of Wangaratta after nearly 12 years at the helm. McGrath will work until Christmas before taking leave in January, with an external recruitment process for his replacement set to begin shortly. In the new year, McGrath will join North East Water as General Manager […]
Continue ReadingThe Borough of Queenscliffe has announced that CEO Martin Gill will finish up on November 28th after agreeing to an early end to his contract. He has been with the borough since 2019. Mayor Di Rule thanked Mr Gill his contribution, and said the council has engaged recruitment firm McArthur to find a permanent replacement. […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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. […]
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