Clarence Valley Council seeks advice after mayoral election error

Clarence Valley Council has acknowledged an error in the election of its Mayor at the September Ordinary Council Meeting, and says it is awaiting urgent advice from the Office of Local Government on how to remedy the situation. Four councillors — Cr Yager, Cr Clancy, Cr Johnstone and Cr Smith — were nominated for the […]

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Leave denied, funding setback, and a novel housing fix – #641

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News 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 […]

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Parkes Shire GM Kent Boyd to Retire After 34 Years

Parkes Shire Council General Manager Kent Boyd PSM has advised he will not seek an extension of his current contract, bringing to a close more than thirty-four years of service with council, including fifteen years as General Manager. Mr Boyd’s correspondence was tabled by Mayor Neil Westcott at Tuesday’s ordinary council meeting. He will take […]

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Stonnington suspension, legal costs questioned, and a new inquiry – #640

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News 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 […]

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Election shake-up, rate notice errors, and escalating consultancy costs – #639

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News 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; and Rath Engineering […]

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Mayoralty relinquished, smart glasses ban, and a colossal white elephant – #638

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News 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; and Rath Engineering […]

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Sali’s preselection, political theatre, and a public censure – #637

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News 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; and Rath Engineering […]

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Rates notice error, mayoral confusion, and the cost of conduct – #636

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News 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; and Rath Engineering […]

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Albury City appoints new CEO

AlburyCity has appointed Jason Gordon as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Mr Gordon set to commence on 8 September 2026. Albury Mayor Cr Kevin Mack said the appointment followed an extensive national recruitment process, describing Mr Gordon as a leader of strong calibre with experience spanning local government, state government and major public sector […]

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Data centre stand, childcare outrage, and council overruled – #635

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: and yet more local government news from around Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News 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; and Rath […]

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