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Greater Shepparton mayor Cr Shane Sali has announced he is seeking National Party preselection to contest the state seat of Shepparton at the Victorian election on 28 November. Cr Sali, mayor of the City of Greater Shepparton since 2022, said his nomination had been accepted by the party and he would face a preselection contest […]
Continue ReadingDate: 26th August 2026 Knox City Council chief executive Bruce Dobson has announced he will leave the organisation in January 2027, concluding a five-year term in the role. In a statement issued by the council today, Dobson said he had made the decision to move overseas with his family, who will live and work in […]
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Continue ReadingDate: 25th August 2026 Ararat Rural City Council’s new chief executive officer has been revealed. Phuong Au was announced at tonight’s Council meeting as the successful candidate to succeed Dr Tim Harrison, who is stepping down from the role after eight years. He announced his departure in June. Ms Au has been the council’s deputy […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. *FINAL DAYS* Purchase your tickets now at davidsonwp.com/lg-innovate-2026 The Local Government News Roundup […]
Continue ReadingDate: 21st August 2026 A major legal showdown is looming, as former Whittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon launches a massive $3.5 million personal lawsuit against Housing Minister Nick Staikos. The Herald Sun reports that legal documents were served directly to Staikos’s home this morning, accusing the former Local Government Minister of misfeasance in public office following […]
Continue ReadingDate: 21st August 2026 Wyndham City councillor Josh Gilligan has announced he intends to conclude his time on council when the term of the state-appointed municipal monitors finishes at the end of January 2027. Cr Gilligan, who represents Wimba Ward, said he would remain until then “to ensure their work can be seen through properly.” […]
Continue ReadingDate: 21st August 2026 Kingston City Council will table two separate arbiter determinations at its ordinary meeting on Monday 24 August, both arising from misconduct complaints lodged by Cr Hadi Saab against fellow councillors. Cr Caroline White will be suspended for two months, while Cr Jane Agirtan has been directed to apologise and undertake social […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with Amazon Web Services. Local […]
Continue ReadingDate: 19 August 2026 More Victorian councillors have confirmed they will contest the upcoming state election, adding to a growing list of local government figures entering parliamentary contests. Among the latest announcements reported by the Herald Sun, Moonee Valley City Council councillor and former AFL footballer John Barnes, Gannawarra Shire Council mayor Garner Smith, and […]
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