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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus Balranald Shire Council CEO Terry Dodds sounds the alarm on the financial sustainability of rural and regional councils. And 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 […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: And 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 now: Transcript for Episode #588: Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingA governance emergency is unfolding for local councils across New South Wales after a surprise vote in State Parliament this week. The Legislative Council has formally disallowed the controversial 2025 Model Code of Meeting Practice. The state government claims the move by the Coalition and the Greens unwinds critical transparency and anti-corruption measures. However, critics […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup: And 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 now: Transcript for Episode #587: Victorian Report Pressure is mounting on the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: Plus more news from across the world of local government in 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 now: Transcript for Episode #586: Victorian […]
Continue ReadingLake Macquarie City Council has officially announced the appointment of David Hughes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Hughes, who was selected from a highly competitive national pool of candidates, will lead the council executive over the next four years. A Belmont native and Belmont High School alumnus, Mr. Hughes brings deep local ties […]
Continue ReadingSingleton Council has announced the resignation of its General Manager, Justin Fitzpatrick-Barr, following an extraordinary Council meeting held last night. While the Council has expressed its thanks to Mr. Fitzpatrick-Barr for his service, the search for an interim replacement is already underway. Mel Curtis has been appointed as Acting General Manager to ensure a smooth […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup podcast: Plus more news from across the world of local government in 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 now: Transcript for […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more news from across the world of local government in 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 now: Transcript for Episode […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup, for Friday 8th May 2026: and much more local government news from around 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, […]
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