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Update: On Thursday afternoon, 9th November, Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig confirmed that he had suspended Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas from office, effective immediately, with a view to dismissal for serious corrupt conduct. Canada Bay Council posted a message to its website advising that Deputy Mayor Joseph Cordaro will be performing the functions of […]
Continue ReadingA Sydney mayor wants councils to be able to operate mobile speed cameras to make local roads safer. Cr Ned Mannoun, the mayor of Liverpool, said if councils had the ability to operate the cameras, it would help to curb excessive speeding and promote safer driving habits. He said the tragic loss of four lives […]
Continue ReadingCity of Ryde Mayor Sarkis Yedelian OAM has called out some of his councillors for making unauthorised comments to the media on sensitive matters, contrary to the Council’s Code of Conduct and proper process and protocol. Mayor Yedelian issued a public statement after being contacted by many people in response to media articles about the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup for 8th November,Melbourne councils grappling with a response to the Israel-Hamas war;The cost of municipal monitors at Geelong in the media spotlight;A former council candidate among the victims of a tragic incident in Daylesford;The latest Mayoral election results from Victorian councils;A Sydney CEO accuses the state audit office of making implied threats […]
Continue ReadingIn your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup, The local government minister reported to be considering the suspension of Strathbogie Shire Council;A former councillor’s appeal against a misconduct finding rejected in court;Plans for a new museum in Melbourne’s west cancelled;The latest Victorian mayoral election results;The latest on the proposed Inner West council demerger;A […]
Continue ReadingIn your latest update from the Local Government News Roundup available now,Municipal monitors on the way for a Victorian council;Councils get their message across in Canberra on proposed water legislation;The Victoria government starts recruiting to find 90 new planners;A Council CEO responds to media reporting about the removal of posters concerning the Israel/Gaza conflict;The latest […]
Continue ReadingAn extraordinary meeting of Waverley Council has resulted in the deputy mayor position being declared vacant, and the removal of committee responsibilities for two councillors. The move follows public outcry over the refusal of Cr Ludovico Fabiano and Cr Dominic WY Kanak to support a motion condemning the Hamas attacks in Israel. Mayor Paula Masselos […]
Continue ReadingOn the Roundup today, 25th October 2023, A councillor exodus continues at two Victorian councils;A council drops the prayer from its meetings for legal reasons – will others follow?Greater Bendigo appoints its new CEO;A Victorian council bucks the trend on aged care service delivery;Sydney councils court controversy over their stance on conflict in the Middle East;A […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for 21st October 2023:A Victorian council deputy mayor and CEO resign in the same week;A disappointing reaction to a new regional hospital plan;An executive restructure unveiled at Greater Geelong;Election day looms in Western Australia, as a mayor makes an all or nothing play for re-election;A shire office closed while […]
Continue ReadingIn the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup for 18th October 2023:A Northern Territory council suspended due to serious conduct deficiencies;IBAC’s new commissioner announced;A mayor takes leave of absence;A new rural housing action plan launched;The dog responsible for a fatal attack in Tasmania confirmed to be unregistered;The NSW government accused of targeting councils […]
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