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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, National Growth Areas Alliance CEO Bronwen Clark talks to Chris about why the time is right for an emerging growth areas forum. Listen now: Victoria Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that its adopted 2026/27 Budget complies with legislative requirements, backed by independent legal advice following compliance […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Listen to this episode now: Victoria Hepburn Shire Council‘s governance crisis has escalated sharply, with three more councillors stood down after being served with criminal charges by the same private individual behind earlier action […]
Continue ReadingDate: 14 July 2026 Hepburn Shire Council‘s governance crisis has escalated sharply, with three more councillors stood down after being served with criminal charges by the same private individual behind earlier action against the council. Council has confirmed that Cr Shirley Cornish, Cr Lesley Hewitt and Cr Pat Hockey have been served with charges and […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Sad news from the City of Greater Bendigo, where Councillor Donna Nicholas has died. Cr Nicholas was elected to represent the Lockwood Ward at a by-election in April, and attended her first Council meeting in May. Mayor Cr Thomas Prince and CEO […]
Continue ReadingDate: 10th July 2026 The City of Greater Bendigo has announced the death of Councillor Donna Nicholas, who represented the Lockwood Ward. Cr Nicholas was elected at a by-election in April and attended her first Council meeting in May, making her tenure on Council only a matter of months. In a joint statement, Mayor Cr […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Detectives have interviewed seven men as part of an ongoing fraud investigation involving Greater Shepparton City Council and a local business. ABC News reported that the council identified the financial and governance irregularities internally before referring the matter to police. The men, […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen to this episode now: Victoria Banyule City Council has announced the resignation of Beale Ward Councillor Elizabeth Nealy, effective third of July. Cr Nealy had served on Council since 2020 and held the mayoralty in both […]
Continue ReadingDate: 4th July 2026 A fourth City of South Perth councillor has resigned in under three weeks, with Cr Jacqueline Raison announcing her departure from the Mill Point ward seat on 3 July, effective immediately. Cr Raison, elected in 2025, served on the CEO Evaluation, Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee and held delegate roles with […]
Continue ReadingDate: 3rd July 2026 Banyule City Council has confirmed the resignation of Beale Ward Councillor Elizabeth Nealy, effective 3 July 2026. Cr Nealy had represented Beale Ward since being elected in 2020, and served as Mayor in both the 2021–22 and 2024–25 terms. In a statement released by Council, Ms Nealy said it had been […]
Continue ReadingDate: 1 July 2026 The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has announced a public inquiry as part of its Operation Rosny investigation. While the investigation spans allegations involving Liberal Party figures, a property developer, and a Catholic schools executive, a specific allegation directly involves elected members of Strathfield Council. The ICAC announcement states that Strathfield […]
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