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Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, National Growth Areas Alliance CEO Bronwen Clark talks to Chris about why the time is right for an emerging growth areas forum. Listen now: Victoria Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed that its adopted 2026/27 Budget complies with legislative requirements, backed by independent legal advice following compliance […]
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 Hepburn Shire Council‘s governance crisis has escalated sharply, with three more councillors stood down after being served with criminal charges by the same private individual behind earlier action […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Hepburn Shire Council Mayor, Cr Tony Clark, has been automatically stood down after being served with alleged criminal charges in a private prosecution. The Council says the matter has not involved an investigation by Victoria Police or any public prosecutorial authority – […]
Continue ReadingToday 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 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 Charters Towers Regional Council has appointed Michelle Clarke as its new Chief Executive Officer, commencing on 24 August 2026. Council resolved the appointment at a Special Meeting on 24 June 2026, following a competitive recruitment process. Mrs Clarke brings substantial local government experience across New South Wales and Queensland, including previous […]
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