Shock resignation, 2 month suspension, and an agenda setting emergency – #578

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus 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 on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]

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Central Highlands CEO Quits

Central Highlands Council CEO Aaron Johansson has resigned his position effective immediately. Mr Johansson joined the council in January last year. He was previously the CEO of Goulburn Mulwaree Council, and Charters Towers Regional Council. The Council has appointed Gary Stevenson as interim CEO until mid-May, and is starting recruitment for a permanent chief executive. […]

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Shock suspension, hidden camera breach, and a “nonsensical” decision – #574

On the midweek edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more 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 on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking […]

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A mayor under scrutiny, the toll of abuse, and a “wooden spoon” controversy – #573

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: And the Roundup Flashback Machine takes us back to this week in 2022. 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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