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The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has ruled in favour of Sunshine Coast Council, dismissing a union bid to alter long-standing on-call pay arrangements for local government staff. The dispute arose after the Queensland Services Union filed action on behalf of an environmental health officer, arguing that the council’s salaried officers certified agreement was being breached […]
Continue ReadingGold Coast City Council has reduced its proposed general rate increase from 5.7 per cent to 4.7 per cent, following a special budget meeting that saw significant internal division among councillors. The 4.7 per cent figure aligns with Brisbane’s CPI for March, the formula the City has applied consistently for the past decade under Mayor […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s episode: and 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 now: Transcript for Episode #591: Victorian Report Frankston City Council leaders will sleep […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 3rd June 2026: Plus much more news from 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, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode now: Transcript […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus Balranald Shire Council CEO Terry Dodds sounds the alarm on the financial sustainability of rural and regional councils. And 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 […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup: And 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 now: Transcript for Episode #588: Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Roundup: And 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 now: Transcript for Episode #587: Victorian Report Pressure is mounting on the […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup today: Plus more news from across 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, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode now: Transcript for Episode #586: Victorian […]
Continue ReadingLivingstone Shire Council has officially announced the appointment of Tom Upton as its new Chief Executive Officer following a comprehensive nationwide recruitment search. Mayor Adam Belot confirmed the decision this week, praising the selection process for attracting a high-calibre field of candidates. The appointment is seen as a strategic move to provide long-term stability and […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on the Local Government News Roundup podcast: Plus more news from across 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, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode now: Transcript for […]
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