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New Episode: Court rules on arbiter’s reasons, a GM’s termination stayed, and an ‘evil and despicable’ act, #253

August 23, 2023August 26, 2023LG News Roundup

On the midweek update for 23rd August 2023, A court rules that an arbiter provided inadequate reasons for a finding of councillor misconduct; Rural Councils welcome new disaster recovery funding arrangements; A regional mayor appeals for direct government communication, rather than by media; A council’s general manager terminated one day, reinstated the next; More Sydney […]

New Episode: Case dismissed, “abhorrent” behaviour, and a deputy mayor removed, #251

August 19, 2023August 23, 2023LG News Roundup

On the weekend update for 19th August 2023, Case dismissed – a win for Yarra Ranges and the sector in the Supreme Court; Councils looking to name and shame over illegal tree removals; Serious misconduct allegations dismissed at Benalla council; A call for respect for parking officers facing escalating public abuse; A deputy mayor removed […]

VIC: Dismissed: Supreme Court case against Yarra Ranges

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023LG News Roundup

The Supreme Court case brought against Yarra Ranges Shire Council in relation to its consideration of an Urban Design Framework document has been dismissed. Darren Dickson was seeking to delay the council’s vote on the document, claiming a failure to engage residents in a meaningful way. Supreme Court judge Melinda Richards found that Mr Dickson […]

New Episode: Scaling back kindergartens, huge legal bills, and a no-confidence vote, #250

August 16, 2023August 19, 2023LG News Roundup

On your midweek Roundup for 16th August 2023, More detail emerges of government plans for planning reforms; Knox to scale back kindergarten provision, while another council considers its position; A council’s massive legal bills revealed in a fight to stop a proposed quarry project; The council meeting suspended after the mayor collapses; A local health […]

VIC: Strathbogie push for Comms Games cash to go to roads and bridges

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023LG News Roundup

Strathbogie Shire Council will push for a reinvestment of Commonwealth Games funds into road and bridge projects in rural and regional shires. The council will vote on a recommended advocacy position at tonight’s Council meeting. Mayor Laura Binks said she understands and supports the value of sporting facilities, but that communities need safe roads to […]

VIC: Council’s massive legal bill to fight quarry

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023LG News Roundup

A local newspaper has revealed the extent of Mitchell Shire Council’s spend on legal fees for its fight against a proposed quarry near Wallan. The North Central Review says documents obtained under FOI by quarry operator Conundrum Holdings show legal bills of $1.3M between 2016 and 2022, with the bulk of those costs incurred last […]

VIC: Regional council passes no-confidence motion in health provider

August 12, 2023LG News Roundup

Northern Grampians Shire Council has passed a motion of no confidence in healthcare provider Grampians Health. The motion was put forward by Cr Rob Haswell, citing a lack of improvement in health services since the amalgamation of Stawell Regional Health and Grampians Health in 2021. The council expressed gratitude to the staff and front-line workers […]

New Episode: A council wins in court, others in trouble, and a mayor saves the day! #249

August 12, 2023August 16, 2023LG News Roundup2 Comments

Coming up on the weekend update from the Roundup, available to listen now: An ‘absurd’ bidding war between a council and the state government; A court win for Merri-bek council and its community; School crossing supervisors back on the job in Strathbogie; New councillors set to take office at five councils; A councillor censured by […]

VIC: Name for Geelong’s new convention centre announced

August 11, 2023LG News Roundup

The new name for the planned Geelong Convention and Event Centre has been announced. The centre, due for completion in 2026, will be known as Nyaal Banyul, a name gifted by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. The name means ‘open your eyes to the hills’ celebrating the landscapes of Wadawurrung Country. Victorian Government

VIC: New councillors elected

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023LG News Roundup

It’s been a big week for countbacks in Victoria. There’s a new councillor at Glenelg Shire Council, after a second countback was required to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former mayor Anita Rank. The successful candidate in the first countback did not return the required written declaration of eligibility. After the second […]