Shock resignation, 2 month suspension, and an agenda setting emergency – #578

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]

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Standing Up to Bullying – Hawkesbury Council

Hawkesbury City Council is drawing a line in the sand against what it describes as a disturbing rise in bullying, sexism, and racism within the region. Mayor Les Sheather and a majority of Councillors have issued a joint declaration, condemning unprovoked attacks against staff and residents. The Council is particularly concerned about a local publication […]

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Townsville Mayor Demands Urgent Police Surge

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto has issued an urgent plea to the State Government for a permanent increase in police presence during major events, citing a breakdown in public safety that saw families forced into traffic and an alleged physical assault in the CBD. Following Thursday night’s North Queensland Cowboys home game, residents reported an “intimidating […]

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“Lower the temperature,” dysfunctional councillors, and a landslide win – #576

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus the Roundup Flashback machine takes us back 12 months to see what was making news this time last year plus 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, […]

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Wyndham Council to consider mayoral ‘no confidence’ motion

Three Wyndham City Councillors have called an unscheduled Council meeting for Monday 27th April at 6pm to consider a motion of no confidence in Mayor Cr Preet Singh. Cr Singh is still refusing to resign despite calls from his fellow councillors, many community members, and the former local government minister Nick Staikos. It follows revelations […]

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Resignations abound, by-election chaos, and a financial black hole – #575

On your Friday 17 April edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 on your preferred podcast […]

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A mayor under scrutiny, the toll of abuse, and a “wooden spoon” controversy – #573

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: And the Roundup Flashback Machine takes us back to this week in 2022. 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 on your preferred podcast platform, […]

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