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Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. 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 […]
Continue ReadingDate: 20 August 2026 Lockyer Valley Regional Council has formally appointed Nick Hauser as its new Chief Executive Officer, with the appointment taking effect from Tuesday, 6 October. The decision followed a resolution of Council at its Ordinary Meeting, and marks the third Queensland council to announce a CEO appointment this week. Mayor Cr Tanya […]
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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 […]
Continue ReadingDate: 18th August 2026 Central Highlands Regional Council has appointed Jason Hoolihan as its new permanent Chief Executive Officer, following an independent, nationwide recruitment process that drew more than 70 applications. Mr Hoolihan was one of three shortlisted candidates interviewed by the Mayor and councillors after the first round of interviews. He has lived in […]
Continue ReadingDate: 18th August 2026 Western Downs Regional Council has appointed Joshua Hannan as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a national recruitment process. Mr Hannan is currently Deputy Director-General, Local Government within the Queensland Government, and was appointed Acting Director-General of the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers in 2025. Before that, he spent […]
Continue ReadingOn the Monday 17th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. 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 ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: plus more local government news from around Australia and beyond. 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 […]
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: 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 […]
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