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Upper Hunter Shire councillor Troy Stolz has followed through with his promise to propose a merger with Muswellbrook Shire Council at the next Council meeting. In his Notice of Motion, Cr Stolz calls for a consultative process to explore a potential amalgamation with neighbouring Muswellbrook. He has publicly argued that a merger could tackle his […]
Continue ReadingOn the Monday, 16th 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. […]
Continue ReadingSouthern Grampians Shire Councillor Katrina Rainsford has been suspended for one month, effective February 11th. Mayor Dennis Heslin said an independent arbiter has found Ms Rainsford engaged in misconduct, breaching the Councillor Code of Conduct on six separate occasions between May and July last year. The application for arbitration was made by the Mayor and […]
Continue ReadingGwydir Shire has lost one of its most dedicated community servants with Councillor Marilyn Dixon’s resignation due to medical reasons. First elected in 2012, Dixon served four terms and was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2017. Her vacancy will be filled through a countback election, with results expected on March 17th. Mayor Tiffany […]
Continue ReadingIn the Friday, 13th 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. […]
Continue ReadingGreater Bendigo councillor Owen Cosgriff has been found to have engaged in misconduct after allegedly slamming his fist on a table and storming out of a meeting. Arbiter Noel Harvey also found that an email and meeting comments about staff constituted misconduct, in that they were disrespectful and contributed to an unsafe and uncomfortable working […]
Continue ReadingMelissa Cadwell has won a computer countback conducted this morning to fill a vacancy on Greater Geelong City Council. The vacancy arose due to the resignation of Sarah Mansfield, who was elected to the Victorian Parliament late last year.
Continue ReadingJustine Farrugia has won a computer countback conducted this morning to fill a vacancy on Melton City Council. The vacancy arose due to the resignation of Moira Deeming, who was elected to the Victorian Parliament late last year.
Continue ReadingTosh-Jake Finnigan has won a computer countback conducted this morning to fill a vacancy on Colac Otway Shire Council. The vacancy arose due to the resignation of Joe McCracken, who was elected to the Victorian Parliament in December. Six unsuccessful candidates from the 2020 election contested the countback. One remaining candidate is no longer eligible […]
Continue ReadingJoe Gianriddo has won a computer countback conducted this morning to fill a vacancy on Stonnington City Council in East Ward. The vacancy arose due to the resignation of Alexander Lew in December. Nine unsuccessful candidates from the 2020 election contested the countback. One candidate who is no longer eligible for election was excluded from […]
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