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The Victorian Government has introduced what it has called the biggest planning reform in decades, cutting red tape and speeding up approvals to deliver more homes. The new system creates three separate approval pathways – with stand-alone homes to take just 10 days, townhouses 30 days, and larger apartments 60 days to approve. Third-party appeal […]
Continue ReadingComing up today on 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 ReadingHobsons Bay City Council has appointed Phu Nguyen as its new chief executive officer, effective January 19, 2026. Mr Nguyen, currently CEO of South Australia’s City of Onkaparinga, grew up in Melbourne’s western suburbs and brings extensive local government experience from Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. He moved to Onkaparinga in mid-2023 from […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday, 24th October 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 […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, an interim CEO’s views on new reforms set to shake up council meeting practices in NSW from next year. Mark Dupe from Berrigan Shire Council joins Chris on Roundup Extra. All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government […]
Continue ReadingIn today’s 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 ReadingVIC: Buloke Shire Council has officially appointed Daniel McLoughlan as its new CEO at this week’s Ordinary Council meeting. A proud Birchip local, Mr McLoughlan has held the role on an interim basis since last month, but has been with the council in various roles since 2019. SA: Barunga West Council has appointed long-serving staff […]
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 ReadingBerrigan Shire Council will broaden the search for its new Chief Executive Officer and take more time to secure the right candidate for the position. The Council resolved to extend the recruitment timeframe this week, and extend the contract of interim CEO Mark Dupe into next year. Mayor Julie Cornwall McKean said the decision reflects […]
Continue ReadingThe Victorian Electoral Commission is calling for changes to local government legislation in Victoria. Ten recommendations are made in the commission’s election report, submitted to the Parliament this week. It has also made 27 operational commitments. They include a continue focus on strengthening safeguards to detect and prevent postal vote fraud; exploring options to publish […]
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