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Advocacy group Rural Councils Victoria has welcomed a delay to the state government’s Emergency Services Volunteer Fund Levy. The proposal has been strongly opposed by many councils and farmers, and reportedly has failed to attract the required support to pass the upper house. RCV Chair, Cr Rob Amos from Campaspe Shire Council, issued the following […]
Continue ReadingHepburn Shire Council has taken a strong stance against what it describes as escalating hostile behaviour on social media and through email communications. Mayor Don Henderson has condemned the increasing incidents of offensive and threatening language directed at Council staff and officers, announcing that such incidents will now be referred to police and relevant authorities. […]
Continue ReadingPer ABC News, The mayor of Latrobe City Council, Dale Harriman, will now personally fund his $9,500 European trip to accompany the Traralgon City Band and potentially meet Queen Mary of Denmark, following backlash over the initial plan to use ratepayer funds. The council voted to allow the mayor’s ceremonial chains valued at $50,000 to […]
Continue ReadingHobsons Bay City Council CEO Aaron Van Egmond has resigned and left the organisation. In a very brief statement, the council said he had moved interstate for family reasons. Mr Van Egmond and some other senior members of staff have been suspended pending investigations into unspecified workplace issues since January. Former Wyndham Council and MAV […]
Continue ReadingHorsham Rural City Council has appointed Gail Gatt as its new Chief Executive Officer, following a competitive recruitment process. Ms Gatt brings extensive local government experience from her current role at Surf Coast Shire and previous positions at Wellington Shire and Latrobe City Council. She will commence her role on May 19, expressing enthusiasm about […]
Continue ReadingGreater Dandenong City Council has voted down a proposed motion to explore having mayors and deputy mayors directly elected by the public, rather than by councillors, per Dandenong Star Journal. —- Per Pulse Tasmania, Launceston councillors have passed a vote of no confidence in Mayor Matthew Garwood following controversy over his social media post with […]
Continue Reading*A special meeting of Adelaide City Council to address a court ruling which found illegal practices had occurred during their 2022 Central Ward election, did not go ahead this week when only five of the required seven councillors attending. The ruling, which determined that Councillor Jing Li’s victory over Alexander Hyde by 24 votes was […]
Continue ReadingBaw Baw Shire Council has appointed Mr. John Bennie as Interim Chief Executive Officer following a vote at today’s Confidential Council Meeting. The appointment coincides with the launch of recruitment efforts for a permanent CEO. Mr. Bennie, former CEO of the Greater City of Dandenong, brings extensive local government experience to the role. He succeeds Mr. Cohen […]
Continue ReadingOn the Local Government News Roundup for Wednesday, 26th March 2025: Plus much more news from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond. 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 […]
Continue ReadingStrathbogie Shire Council has appointed experienced local government executive Rachelle Quattrocchi as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Quattrocchi brings more than 25 years of local government experience to the role, most recently serving as Director of City Services at Manningham Council in Melbourne. Mayor Claire Ewart-Kennedy says Ms. Quattrocchi was selected from a competitive […]
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