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Latrobe City Council has today announced the resignation of Morwell River Ward Councillor Tracie Lund, effective immediately. Ms. Lund, who has served as a councillor for five years, was a prominent advocate for mental health, social inclusion, and community liveability. During her tenure, she also served as Deputy Mayor in 2024. Her work was deeply […]
Continue ReadingIn the Monday, 16th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, world leading civility campaigner Diane Kalen-Sukra with an update on preparations for the second Global Civility Summit, which is just one month away. All of that and more on Australia’s number one local government podcast. The Local Government News Roundup is […]
Continue ReadingIn the Friday 13th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingHepburn Shire Council has released a statement, expressing full support for its Chief Executive Officer, Bradley Thomas, and Councillor Don Henderson, who have each been served with alleged criminal charges initiated by a private individual. The Council said the matter is proceeding as a private prosecution, and that it has not involved an investigation, fact‑finding […]
Continue ReadingIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript […]
Continue ReadingOn the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. […]
Continue ReadingAn independent arbiter has ordered the suspension of Knox City Councillor Peter Lockwood following a series of conduct breaches involving social media vitriol and disruptive behaviour during council meetings. The decision by Arbiter Jo-Anne Mazzeo follows a formal internal arbitration process triggered by multiple fellow councillors. The arbitration centered on two combined applications alleging that […]
Continue ReadingAn internal arbitration process has resulted in a one-month suspension for Merri-bek City Councillor Jay Iwasaki following a series of emails directed at fellow Councillor Oscar Yildiz. The dispute centres on three emails sent by Cr Iwasaki in June 2025 regarding a proposal to resurface a gravel car park at De Chene Reserve, in East […]
Continue ReadingOn the Friday 6th March edition of the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more 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 Symphony 3. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingCASTLEMAINE, VIC – Mount Alexander Shire Council has formally extended its gratitude to Chief Executive Officer Darren Fuzzard, who has announced he will step down after ten years at the helm. Since his appointment in 2016, Mr. Fuzzard has overseen a transformative period for the region, navigating the Shire through significant infrastructure developments, a shifting […]
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