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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus 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 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player […]
Continue ReadingIn edition #475 of the Local Government News Roundup, available now: Plus Ballarat Deputy Mayor Cr Ben Taylor reveals the council’s approach to collecting an unpopular state government tax. Plus 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 […]
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 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link […]
Continue ReadingCam Arullanantham has been appointed as Frankston City Council‘s Interim CEO for six months following Phil Cantillon’s resignation. Cam has been the council’s Director Infrastructure and Operations since 2020, and brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience across local government and infrastructure sectors. The permanent CEO recruitment process will commence in the next month, […]
Continue ReadingBuloke Shire Council CEO Wayne O’Toole has resigned after 3 and half years in the role. He is leaving to take up a role in the not-for-profit sector. Mr O’Toole was formerly the Council’s Director of Works and Technical Services before becoming CEO in January 2022, and has been with Buloke Shire for eight years. […]
Continue ReadingVeteran Merri-bek councillor Oscar Yildiz will be suspended over his social media activity. The suspension comes after he liked Facebook comments that were critical of fellow councillors and the council itself. The Herald Sun reported that the incident began when Yildiz stormed out of a December council meeting and subsequently made a post to his […]
Continue ReadingFormer Baw Baw Shire Council CEO Mark Dupe is heading back to work, announced today as interim CEO for Berrigan Shire Council in NSW. Current CEO Karina Ewer MBA, MCDR, MAHRI, GAICD announced her resignation last month from the council, and is headed to northern Queensland as CEO of Charters Towers Regional Council. Mr Dupe […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus 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 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, Derek Madden, CEO of Moorabool Shire Council joins Chris to discuss viral list of the 10 reasons people don’t appreciate local government. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday 2nd July 2025: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected customer experiences. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news […]
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