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Latrobe City Council has today announced the resignation of Morwell River Ward Councillor Tracie Lund, effective immediately. Ms. Lund, who has served as a councillor for five years, was a prominent advocate for mental health, social inclusion, and community liveability. During her tenure, she also served as Deputy Mayor in 2024. Her work was deeply […]
Continue ReadingIn the Friday 13th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingHepburn Shire Council has released a statement, expressing full support for its Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Thomas, and Councillor Don Henderson, who have each been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual. The Council said the matter is proceeding as a private prosecution, and that it has not involved an investigation, fact‑finding […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday 6th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingNorth Sydney has joined the growing ranks of Australian local governments moving to “electrify” the suburbs, with Councillors voting this week to adopt a policy that will discourage gas connections in all new residential developments. The decision, made during Monday night’s Council meeting, formally amends the North Sydney Development Control Plan (NSDCP) 2025. Under the […]
Continue ReadingNarrabri Shire Council has officially announced the resignation of Councillor Amanda Brown, effective Friday, 27 February 2026. Cr Brown, who was elected to the Council in the September 2024 local government elections, made the difficult decision to step down following a recent cancer diagnosis. In a heartfelt statement, she expressed that her priority must now […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around 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. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingA proposal to explore a merger of Upper Hunter Shire and Muswellbrook Shire Councils has failed to gain the support of Upper Hunter councillors last night. Cr Troy Stolz brought forward a motion calling for a consultative process on a potential amalgamation, which he argued could help tackle Upper Hunter Shire’s debt crisis and bring […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday, 20th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The 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.Listen to the episode here. […]
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