New Name, New Look: District Council of Grant Proposes Rebrand

The District Council of Grant is looking to trade in its 1996 origins for a fresh identity, proposing a transition to the Southern Limestone Coast Council. The move, announced this week, marks the first major overhaul of the Council’s branding since it was formed via amalgamation nearly thirty years ago. Mayor Kylie Boston says the […]

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Resignations abound, by-election chaos, and a financial black hole – #575

On your Friday 17 April edition of 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 […]

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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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