Breaking News Update – 29 April, 2026
A Breaking News update, with resignations and appointments from three states.
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Monitor appointed at Serpentine Jarrahdale
The Local Government Inspector, Tony Brown, has appointed Dominique Mecoy OAM as a Local Government Monitor at the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale, with the appointment commencing Monday 4 May 2026. The appointment follows the Council’s decision in March to formally request the Inspector appoint a Monitor. Under the Terms of Appointment, Ms Mecoy will support […]
Continue ReadingNo-confidence, bombshell resignation, and teen takeovers – #579
Coming up today on the podcast: 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 Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by clicking here. Transcript for […]
Continue ReadingShock resignation, 2 month suspension, and an agenda setting emergency – #578
Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus much 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 Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast platform, or by […]
Continue ReadingCensure, corruption inquiry, and unavoidable trade-offs – #577
On the Wednesday, 22nd April edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus much 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 Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast […]
Continue ReadingNew Face for Shire Council Following Court Ruling
The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has confirmed a shake-up of its elected members following a decision by the Court of Disputed Returns. The ruling stems from an invalidity complaint lodged by the Western Australian Electoral Commission regarding the 2025 local government elections. While the Shire noted the initial results were marred by “eligibility matters,” the […]
Continue ReadingCity of Perth Monitor Extension
Western Australia’s Local Government Inspector,Tony Brown, has extended the appointment of the monitor at the City of Perth by two months. The extension, confirmed this week, ensures that Carol Adams OAM will remain in the role until July 19, 2026. Ms. Adams was initially appointed on January 19, 2026, for a three-month period following reports […]
Continue Reading“Lower the temperature,” dysfunctional councillors, and a landslide win – #576
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus the Roundup Flashback machine takes us back 12 months to see what was making news this time last year plus much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, […]
Continue ReadingResignations abound, by-election chaos, and a financial black hole – #575
On your Friday 17 April edition of the Local Government News Roundup: plus much 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 Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode on your preferred podcast […]
Continue ReadingWhittlesea to Joondalup: Lloyd’s Big Move
The City of Joondalup in Western Australia has announced the appointment of Craig Lloyd as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive national recruitment process. Mr. Lloyd, who has served as the CEO of the City of Whittlesea in Victoria since 2020, will succeed James Pearson, who has departed the council after a four-year […]
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