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New Remuneration Tribunal Determination Resets Victorian Council Allowances, Adds Growth-Council Category

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

The Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal has issued a new comprehensive determination setting allowances for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors across all 79 Victorian councils, restructuring the allowance framework for the first time since 2022. Determination No. 01/2026 was made on 18 August 2026 by Tribunal Chair Mr Warren McCann and Members Ms Laurinda Gardner and […]

Greater Shepparton Mayor Declares State Intentions

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Greater Shepparton mayor Cr Shane Sali has announced he is seeking National Party preselection to contest the state seat of Shepparton at the Victorian election on 28 November. Cr Sali, mayor of the City of Greater Shepparton since 2022, said his nomination had been accepted by the party and he would face a preselection contest […]

Minister sued, questionable email, and “regulated into paralysis” – #632

August 24, 2026August 26, 2026LG News RoundupLeave a Comment

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL DAYS* Purchase your tickets now at davidsonwp.com/lg-innovate-2026 The Local Government News Roundup […]

“It’s Not Pretty” – Mitcham’s Mayor on Election Delay Implications

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026LG News Roundup

Date: 21st August 2026 South Australian local government is navigating a rare double disruption: a five-month deferral of council elections, and a wave of senior staff departures that has some in the sector pointing the finger at a new CEO remuneration framework. Chris Eddy, host of VLGA Connect, sat down with Dr Heather Holmes-Ross, Mayor […]

Campaigning councillors, unhappy councils, and a damning landslide review – #631

August 21, 2026August 24, 2026LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local […]

A new mayor, a last minute reprieve, and local govt reforms locked in – #630

August 19, 2026August 21, 2026LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local Government News Roundup listeners can purchase their tickets […]

Cr Michelle Crowther is the New Mayor of Casey

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026LG News Roundup

Casey City Council has elected Cr Michelle Crowther as its new mayor. Cr Crowther steps up from the position of deputy mayor, following Cr Stefan Koomen’s decision to resign the mayoralty to focus on his campaign for election to State Parliament. Cr Crowther will serve out the current mayoral term, which expires in mid-November. Her […]

Transparency push rejection, no “gutless” apology, and a “pokie palace” blast – #628

August 14, 2026August 17, 2026LG News Roundup

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local Government News Roundup listeners can purchase their tickets […]

Mayors stepping down, forced garbage collections, and a mass CEO exodus – #627

August 12, 2026August 14, 2026LG News Roundup

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Shoalhaven Mayor Patricia White takes leave following serious health diagnosis

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026LG News Roundup

Date:11th August 2026 Shoalhaven Mayor Patricia White is taking a leave of absence from her official duties following a recent, serious health diagnosis, Council chief executive Andrew Constance announced today. Mr Constance said Council’s focus was on supporting Cr White through her recovery. “Her health and wellbeing are our primary concern,” he said, asking that […]