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VIC: Buloke Shire Council has officially appointed Daniel McLoughlan as its new CEO at this week’s Ordinary Council meeting. A proud Birchip local, Mr McLoughlan has held the role on an interim basis since last month, but has been with the council in various roles since 2019. SA: Barunga West Council has appointed long-serving staff […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus on Roundup Extra, Moorabool Mayor Paul Tatchell on his ongoing dispute with the EPA over illegally dumped toxic waste, and why other councils should be concerned. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Greater Geelong Council CEO Ali Wastie on how the city is moving on from Grand Final disappointment with a major new cultural event. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this […]
Continue ReadingFriday 3rd October on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more of the latest 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingPort Pirie Regional Council has announced the appointment of Chris Davey as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13th. Mr. Davey, who has served with the council for a decade, is stepping up from his current role as Director Development and Regulation. He has been serving as Acting CEO since the retirement of Peter […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Mount Gambier has announced the appointment of Paul Simpson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Simpson will take up the position from November 3rd this year. He brings more than twenty years of leadership experience in local government, most recently serving as Interim CEO at Barunga West Council. Mr. Simpson has […]
Continue ReadingIn the midweek edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Cr Moira Berry, Chair of Peri Urban Councils Victoria is here with a plea to state and federal governments for support for housing development in some of the state’s rapidly growing but potentially overlooked council areas. The Local Government News Roundup is brought […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 29th September 2025: 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special […]
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