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The City of Joondalup in Western Australia has announced the appointment of Craig Lloyd as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive national recruitment process. Mr. Lloyd, who has served as the CEO of the City of Whittlesea in Victoria since 2020, will succeed James Pearson, who has departed the council after a four-year […]
Continue ReadingHawkesbury City Council has confirmed the resignation of General Manager Elizabeth Richardson. At its Ordinary Meeting on 14 April, the Council officially accepted Ms Richardson’s resignation after five years in the role. During her tenure, Ms. Richardson is credited with transforming the council’s performance, infrastructure delivery, and workplace culture. Notably, she oversaw an increase in […]
Continue ReadingLocal Government Managers Australia has officially appointed Tess Bishop as its new Chief Executive Officer following an extensive national search. Ms. Bishop joins the organisation with over 20 years of senior executive experience, currently serving as Deputy Secretary at the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. LGMA President Daniel Fletcher says Ms. Bishop was […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: And the Roundup Flashback Machine takes us back to this week in 2022. 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 ReadingOn your final pre-Easter edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus the Roundup Flashback takes us back to 2024. 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. […]
Continue ReadingKatherine Town Council, in the Northern Territory, has officially acknowledged a Federal Court order requiring the immediate reinstatement of Ms. Ingrid Stonhill as Chief Executive Officer. The order, handed down on March 23, 2026, comes amidst ongoing legal proceedings regarding Ms. Stonhill’s employment. While the specifics of the dispute remain subject to legal privilege, the […]
Continue ReadingMerri-bek City Council has officially announced the appointment of Ms. Kate McCaughey as its new Chief Executive Officer. Following an extensive and competitive recruitment process, McCaughey is set to lead the organisation starting June 15, 2026. With over 25 years of experience across the public and private sectors, Ms McCaughey brings a unique blend of […]
Continue ReadingMore than a week after the sensational suspension of the City of Ryde’s top executive team, a “wall of silence” has descended over the civic centre. Despite mounting calls for transparency and a potential state-led inquiry, the council has offered almost no further information regarding the investigations into its most senior staff. As previously reported […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus as we mark five years of the Local Government News Roundup, I’m joined by some special guests to talk about how we got here, and where we’re going next. And we introduce a new Roundup Flashback segment – highlighting some of the stories making local […]
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