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The embattled Mayor of Wyndham City Council is set to return to office soon, despite unanimous calls for his resignation. Preet Singh stepped aside on April 1st following revelations he provided a character reference for a convicted child sex offender—an action he has since described as an “error of judgement.” A third community rally was […]
Continue ReadingKingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt has announced her resignation from local government, ending a 28-year career in public life. Ms Wriedt, who made history as the municipality’s first female mayor in over a century, will vacate the role on Wednesday, 27 May, to take up a new position as Chief Executive of the Tasmanian Council of […]
Continue ReadingComing 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 […]
Continue ReadingHawkesbury 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 […]
Continue ReadingTownsville 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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, […]
Continue ReadingThree 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 […]
Continue ReadingOn 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 […]
Continue ReadingIn 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, […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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 clicking here. Transcript for Episode #572 Today’s Top Three Kiama Council […]
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