Monitors appointed, a perplexing extension, and a prayer hall shutdown – #533

A bonus last minute pre-Christmas update from the Local Government News Roundup, including: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 […]

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Newsfeed: Tuesday, 23/12/25

New CEO announced for Light Regional CouncilMonitors for Mornington Peninsula Shire CouncilVictorian Council rate cap and waste charge guidelinesCouncil moves to shut illegal prayer hall SA: Light Regional Council has appointed Darryl Whicker as Chief Executive Officer, effective late March 2026, bringing over 20 years of local government experience, including his current role at the District Council […]

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Rate cap set, ‘insensitive’ move, appointments and transitions – #532

In today’s Summer Series edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 news, and find story […]

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Emergency meeting, name change deferred, and “bombshell admission” – #531

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. 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 news, and find story links from […]

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Newsfeed – Thursday, 18/12/25

Baw Baw announces new Acting CEOKingston Mayor condemns teenage riot activity in MordiallocDarebin Municipal Monitor report releasedWaverley commits $100k for Jewish community supportMurrundindi CEO contract renewalFormer Brimbank Council office to be demolishedNoosa Council recovers further $200k of fraud lossCouncil CEO shoots down “misleading” media articleNew Northern Councils Alliance leadership VIC: At Baw Baw Shire Council, another […]

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Mayoral musical chairs, flags, and performance scrutiny – #530

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News 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 news, and find story links […]

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Bondi attack, misconduct, CEO appointments, and travel bills – #529

In a new edition of the Local Government News Roundup Summer Series: …and more of the latest news headlines from around the world of local government. The Local Government News 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 […]

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Newsfeed – Friday, 12/12/25

Olympian Suzy Batkovic Becomes Townsville Deputy MayorBrimbank renews CEO contractRedland advisor appointedNew Derwent Valley Council CEO revealed QLD: Three-time Olympic basketballer Suzy Batkovic has been unanimously elected as Townsville‘s new Deputy Mayor. The Division 6 councillor fills the vacancy left by Ann-Maree Greaney who resigned on Wednesday. Mayor Nick Dametto praised Batkovic as a hard worker […]

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Unplanned leave, historic leadership team, and escalating dysfunction – #528

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: 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, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen […]

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