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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today: Stephen Yarwood joins me on Roundup Extra for a conversation about his journey from urban planner to city innovator, with a stint as Adelaide’s Lord Mayor on the way. All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingLockyer Valley Regional Council has officially announced the appointment of Scott Greensill as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a Special Meeting of Council held this morning. Mr. Greensill, who has been serving as the Council’s Interim CEO since December 2025 following the retirement of Ian Church, was selected from a highly competitive field of […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingFlinders Shire Council has announced the appointment of Kylie Davies as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 13th. The appointment follows a national recruitment process that attracted 44 applications from across Australia. Mayor Kate Peddle says Davies brings extensive experience in local and state government, most recently serving as Director of Regulatory Services at […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today – why are an increasing number of local governments funding GPs? On Roundup Extra, Robert Hicks from Curtin Medical School reveals that WA councils are now spending millions to fill a ‘market failure’ in medical services – and its a growing crisis across […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. Read along with all the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday, 20th February edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. […]
Continue ReadingThe Brisbane Times has reported on leaked documents revealing concerns about the appointment of Louise Rusan as chief executive of Redland City Council. Ms Rusan was voted into the role in early 2025, but the confidential documents show she wasn’t shortlisted by the recruiter hired to fill the position. The recruitment process was already troubled […]
Continue ReadingOn your Wednesday edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences.Listen to the episode here. Read along […]
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