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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 now at davidsonwp.com with the promo code “lgnews” for 15% off before […]
Continue ReadingDate: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 […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: 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 now at davidsonwp.com with the promo code “lgnews” for 15% off before […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, a preview of LG Innovate 2026 – the AI conference for local government, with Vanessa Huxley from Davidson. Listen now: 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 […]
Continue ReadingDate: 5th August 2026 Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of Nambucca Valley Council‘s General Manager, Mr Bede Spannagle, who has resigned effective 24 July 2026, after serving in the role since December 2023. The resignation was noted through a confidential mayoral minute considered in closed session at the Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 22 July. No […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and more of the latest local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now: 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 […]
Continue ReadingDate: 2nd August 2026 Hornsby Shire Council has appointed long-serving executive Glen Magus as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process. Mr Magus has served as Acting General Manager since November 2025, stepping in following the resignation of the previous General Manager, Steven Head. The appointment was formally ratified by Council at […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by the National Growth Areas Alliance “Emerging Growth Areas Forum. Tuesday, 4th August at Hume City Council Town Hall in Broadmeadows, running alongside the NGAA National Congress. Registration […]
Continue ReadingDate: 30th July 2026 Bathurst Regional Council General Manager David Sherley has announced his retirement, bringing an end to more than two decades in the role. Mr Sherley will retire on Friday, 29 January 2027. He has served as General Manager since 2004, having first joined Council as Director of Corporate Services in March 1998. […]
Continue ReadingDate: 29th July 2026 Central Coast Council has confirmed Jamie Loader, currently Director of Water and Sewer, will step into the role of acting Chief Executive Officer from 2 September, as outgoing CEO David Farmer prepares to retire. The appointment was made at an extraordinary council meeting held on Tuesday, 28 July, with councillors moving […]
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