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On the Monday 17th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local Government News Roundup […]
Continue ReadingDate: 16th August Barunga West Council Chief Executive Officer Mark McDonald has tendered his resignation, effective Wednesday 12 August 2026, after just five months in the role. Mr McDonald began as CEO on 10 March 2026, following a period of interim leadership by Manager Corporate Services Tamara Harrison. His appointment marked the council’s first permanent […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: plus more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local Government News Roundup listeners can purchase their tickets […]
Continue ReadingDate: 12th August 2026 Chris White has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the City of Victor Harbor. Mr White is currently CEO of the City of Prospect, a position he has held since 2021, and brings more than 20 years of local government experience. He holds a Bachelor of Economics, a Bachelor of Laws, […]
Continue ReadingDate: 12th August 2026 Hawkesbury City Council has appointed Will Barton as General Manager, with the appointment effective immediately. Mayor Cr Les Sheather announced the appointment at Tuesday night’s Council Meeting, following Mr Barton’s selection as preferred candidate at an Extraordinary Meeting held the previous Friday. Council described the field of applicants as high-quality, with […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local Government News Roundup listeners can purchase their tickets now at davidsonwp.com with the promo code “lgnews” for 15% off before […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, a preview of LG Innovate 2026 – the AI conference for local government, with Vanessa Huxley from Davidson. Listen now: The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with […]
Continue ReadingDate: 5th August 2026 Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of Nambucca Valley Council‘s General Manager, Mr Bede Spannagle, who has resigned effective 24 July 2026, after serving in the role since December 2023. The resignation was noted through a confidential mayoral minute considered in closed session at the Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 22 July. No […]
Continue ReadingDate: 5th August 2026 *updated Private criminal charges brought against five Hepburn Shire councillors and outgoing CEO Bradley Thomas by local businessman David Penman have been withdrawn in court in Ballarat. The Director of Public Prosecutions intervened in court, and successfully applied for the charges to be thrown out. All five councillors were expected to be reinstated […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and more of the latest local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now: The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local Government News Roundup […]
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