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Newsfeed – Friday 21/11/25

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025LG News Roundup

Federation Council removes Aboriginal flags from chambersContract extension for Bathurst GM David SherleyTender overhaul at Greater Shepparton after legal reviewYarra Ranges reiterates opposition to Kangaroo Harvesting inclusionMerger proposed for Hobart and Glenorchy CouncilsHuon Valley trialling weed control alternativesBogan Shire targets illegal tobacco and vape sales$5M lost to scams targeting QLD councilsLast night’s Victorian mayoral election […]

Planning alarm, avoidable failures, mayor removed – #519

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025LG News Roundup

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more news from across 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 customer experiences. Links for stories referenced […]

Newsfeed – Thursday 20/11/25

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025LG News Roundup

SA Mayor ousted early by fellow councillorsIpswich booming – new data revealedBoundary change proposal – Burnside and Adelaide Hills CouncilsLGANT elects new PresidentNick Dametto declared winner of Townsville mayoral electionLeague table of Council planning permit approval times: Herald SunOmbudsman report into Rivervue and Kensington Banks flood issuesMaitland disappointed with Newcastle’s Rising Tide decisionMore Victorian mayoral […]

CEO health battle, mayoral updates, and illegal dumping crusade – ft.Martin Taylor, #518

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025LG News Roundup

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 19th November: Also today, a councillor’s crusade against illegal dumping – Martin Taylor has literally written the book on the issue and he’s here to tell us what he would do address the increasingly costly issue. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you […]

Newsfeed – Wednesday 19/11/25

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025LG News Roundup

Making news today across the world of local government (updates regularly): Flood strategy funding for LauncestonNew Deputy Mayor for Alexandrina CouncilShoalhaven coastal management program certifiedMaribyrnong’s submission to early childhood inquiryPeak bodies sound alarm over planning billBass Coast re-elects mayor and deputy mayorNew General Manager appointed at Greater Hume CouncilFifth waste truck fire prompts battery warningInterim […]

Newsfeed – Tuesday 18/11/25

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025LG News Roundup

On this page (regular updates through the day): Mayoral results from Surf Coast, Casey, Hepburn and Mornington PeninsulaColac Otway and Whittlesea mayoral resultsThird consecutive term as Swan Hill Mayor for Stuart KingLibrary fine write-off considered by WannerooCrucial infrastructure funding for Brewarrina ShireHawkesbury set to decide on special rate variationTruck restrictions welcomed by Maribyrnong CouncilGreater Bendigo […]

Drink driving scandal and a Christmas lights controversy – #517

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025LG News Roundup

In today’s edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and much more news from across the world of local government. 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 […]

VIC: Mayor stands down after drink driving offence

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025LG News Roundup

Macedon Ranges Mayor Dom Bonanno has admitted to drink driving while speeding in the mayoral vehicle on October 31st. He was caught on McGeorge Road in Gisborne South with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. Cr Bonanno will lose his license for six months and has returned the mayoral car. He’s taking personal […]

VIC: Frankston appoints first female CEO

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025LG News Roundup

Frankston City Council has appointed Tennille Bradley as its new Chief Executive Officer, making her the first woman to hold the position in the council’s history. Ms Bradley will join from the City of Greater Geelong in mid-January 2026, bringing extensive experience in major project delivery and organisational transformation. She has overseen significant city-shaping initiatives […]

Diplomatic incident, resignations, and the future workforce – ft.Sue Wilkinson, #516

November 12, 2025November 14, 2025LG News Roundup

On today’s episode of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, LGPro President Sue Wilkinson on preparing for the local government workforce of the future. 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 […]