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Gwydir Shire Council has announced the appointment of Leeah Daley as its new permanent General Manager. Following an extensive recruitment process in partnership with LGNSW Recruitment, the final interviews were concluded in Bingara. Mayor Tiffany Galvin welcomed the appointment, highlighting Ms Daley’s strong local connections and community involvement as key assets for the region’s long-term […]
Continue ReadingArarat Rural City Council has received the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Dr Tim Harrison, who will conclude his tenure on 30 November 2026, bringing to a close more than eight years of dedicated leadership of the organisation. Mayor Bob Sanders expressed regret at the departure, while affirming Council’s commitment to finding a strong successor […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus Balranald Shire Council CEO Terry Dodds sounds the alarm on the financial sustainability of rural and regional councils. And 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 […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: And 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 now: Transcript for Episode #588: Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: 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 #586: Victorian […]
Continue ReadingLake Macquarie City Council has officially announced the appointment of David Hughes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hughes, who was selected from a highly competitive national pool of candidates, will lead the council executive over the next four years. A Belmont native and Belmont High School alumnus, Mr. Hughes brings deep local ties […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Busselton has announced the appointment of Ms Annie Riordan as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Ms Riordan set to commence in the role on 24 August 2026. In a statement, the City said Ms Riordan brings “extensive experience in local government leadership,” having served as Chief Executive Officer of the Shire […]
Continue ReadingPyrenees Shire Council Chief Executive Officer Jim Nolan has officially announced his resignation, bringing an end to more than 11 and a half years of leadership at the municipality. The announcement marks the conclusion of Mr. Nolan’s distinguished 37-year career in local government. First appointed to the top role at Pyrenees Shire Council in December […]
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 […]
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