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Brendan McGrath is stepping down as CEO of the Rural City of Wangaratta after nearly 12 years at the helm. McGrath will work until Christmas before taking leave in January, with an external recruitment process for his replacement set to begin shortly. In the new year, McGrath will join North East Water as General Manager […]
Continue ReadingThe Borough of Queenscliffe has announced that CEO Martin Gill will finish up on November 28th after agreeing to an early end to his contract. He has been with the borough since 2019. Mayor Di Rule thanked Mr Gill his contribution, and said the council has engaged recruitment firm McArthur to find a permanent replacement. […]
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: 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 ReadingThursday, 6th November 2025 Councillor Debbie Taylor-Haynes has been elected Mayor of Bayside City Council. The Beckett Ward representative steps up from deputy mayor, and takes over from Hanna El Mouallem in the mayoralty. Cr Tim Meyer has been re-elected to serve as Mayor of West Wimmera Shire Council for another 12 months. It’s the […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: and 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 back […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 3rd November: 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here […]
Continue ReadingIn this 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for […]
Continue ReadingHepburn Shire Council has reappointed Bradley Thomas as Chief Executive Officer for another four years. Thomas has been leading the organisation since May 2021. Mayor Don Henderson says the decision, confirmed at a council meeting this week, provides continuity and stability as the council implements its new plan.
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In episode #510 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 Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for […]
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