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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Sad news from the City of Greater Bendigo, where Councillor Donna Nicholas has died. Cr Nicholas was elected to represent the Lockwood Ward at a by-election in April, and attended her first Council meeting in May. Mayor Cr Thomas Prince and CEO […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Detectives have interviewed seven men as part of an ongoing fraud investigation involving Greater Shepparton City Council and a local business. ABC News reported that the council identified the financial and governance irregularities internally before referring the matter to police. The men, […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Listen to this episode now: Victoria The City of Whittlesea has issued a statement following a tragic incident at Lalor Recreation Reserve over the weekend, leading to the passing of local footballer and teacher […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen to this episode now: Victoria Banyule City Council has announced the resignation of Beale Ward Councillor Elizabeth Nealy, effective third of July. Cr Nealy had served on Council since 2020 and held the mayoralty in both […]
Continue ReadingDate: 3rd July 2026 Balranald Shire Council CEO Terry Dodds PSM has challenged the way Commonwealth grant funding is allocated to rural and remote councils, arguing the current model rewards administrative capacity over genuine need. In an opinion piece posted to LinkedIn, Mr Dodds takes aim at the Sustainable Communities Program, established to support communities […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from around Australia and beyond. Listen to this episode now: Victoria The mayor of Hume City Council has released a statement following the death of a fifteen-year-old boy found with stab wounds outside Craigieburn Community Hospital on Wednesday night. Mayor Carly Moore described […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: And more local government news from around Australia and beyond. Listen to this episode now: Victoria Campaspe Shire Council CEO Pauline Gordon has resigned after nearly four years in the role, accepting a senior position with the City of Boroondara. Mayor Cr Daniel Mackrell thanked Ms Gordon for […]
Continue ReadingDate: 1 July 2026 The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has announced a public inquiry as part of its Operation Rosny investigation. While the investigation spans allegations involving Liberal Party figures, a property developer, and a Catholic schools executive, a specific allegation directly involves elected members of Strathfield Council. The ICAC announcement states that Strathfield […]
Continue ReadingDate: 1 July 2026 Kiama Municipal Council has unanimously resolved to ask the NSW Minister for Local Government to allow it to operate temporarily with eight councillors, rather than proceed with a by-election scheduled for 22 August. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Cr Mike Cains and announced by the NSW Electoral Commission […]
Continue ReadingDate: 1st July 2026 Randwick City Council has voted to reject a controversial paid beach parking proposal following intense community opposition. The Daily Telegraph reported on a tense Tuesday night council meeting, where two thirds of the fifteen member council voted against the recommended plan, which aimed to generate up to three point six million […]
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