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Continue ReadingCr Gareth Graham has shed light on his decision to resign as Mayor of Alpine Shire Council just days after his election. Cr Graham cited a lack of preparedness for the complex governance responsibilities following mandatory mayoral training in Melbourne. He said the community deserves a leader fully equipped to meet any challenge. He will continue serving as a […]
Continue ReadingIn 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 from this episode below: […]
Continue ReadingGeelong waterfront transformation plan vote dueGriffith Council to debate new dress codeSurf Coast seeks aquatic centre operatorCrackdown on authorised Bronte Beach party Greater Geelong councillors will vote tonight on a sweeping waterfront transformation plan featuring 32 projects across five precincts, according to the Geelong Advertiser. Key proposals include converting the northern end of Yarra Street into a […]
Continue ReadingToday on 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 from this episode below: Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingThe mayor of Alpine Shire Council has resigned after less than 2 weeks in the role. Gareth Graham stepped down from the position on Friday and will remain as a councillor. Deputy Mayor Cr Sarah Nicholas has assumed the responsibilities of mayor until the Council elects a new mayor. No further information has been provided as to the reason […]
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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. Plus we go live to Las Vegas in the states where Fergal Coleman from Symphony3 is at the AWS reInvent conference getting the lowdown of where AI technology is taking us in […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today: Conflict resolution expert and former mayor Anne-Marie Cade has been watching councils elect their mayors, and has advice for navigating what can be a challenging period for some. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national […]
Continue ReadingA second Victorian Council in breach of the rate capNew Yarra Ranges advocacy platform releasedNew guidelines for renewable energy projects: MurrindindiUK Council CEO suspendedMurrundindi survey shows concern for proposed health mergerQLD Govt appoints adviser to Redland Council VIC: Alpine Shire Council has confirmed the breach, blaming it on a system error that led to rates being […]
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