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Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen now: Victoria Wyndham City‘s mayor, Cr Preet Singh, has resigned, ending months of pressure over a character reference he wrote in 2024 for a man later convicted of child sex offences. Cr Singh announced his decision in a video posted to social media on Tuesday morning. He […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Listen to this episode now: Victoria Bayside City Council is taking its fight for transparency over new planning rules to the Supreme Court. The council is seeking to compel Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny to hand over ministerial briefs and advice used to approve a controversial planning amendment affecting […]
Continue ReadingClarence Valley Council in northern New South Wales is facing the prospect of suspension. The Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig, wrote to council on Friday advising he is considering suspending the elected body and appointing an interim administrator. The letter followed a unanimous council resolution the previous day, asking the State Government to consider […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected […]
Continue ReadingThe Shire of Gingin has appointed Zac Donovan as its new Chief Executive Officer, with a start date of 4 January 2027. Mr Donovan is currently CEO of the Shire of Koorda. He previously held senior executive roles at WALGA, and has a background in media management and government relations. That includes positions with WA […]
Continue ReadingNorthern Grampians and Buloke Shire councils have withdrawn from the Technical Reference Group for the Victoria to New South Wales Interconnector West (VNI West) Environment Effects Statement (EES). Both councils have written to the Minister for Planning, Sonya Kilkenny, advising of their decision. They cite growing concern about how their feedback was handled. The Technical […]
Continue ReadingThe South Australian Government has introduced a bill that would indefinitely delay the return of the District Council of Coober Pedy to an elected body, according to ABC News. The council was suspended and an administrator appointed in 2019, following soaring debt and findings of maladministration. It had been due to take part in the […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 – simple, connected […]
Continue ReadingInsights from Symphony 3’s New White Paper on AI and Councils In an era where technology rapidly evolves, local councils grapple with the pressing need to integrate AI into their operations. In a new Local Government News Roundup interview, Chris Eddy speaks with Philip Joseph, head of digital solutions at Symphony 3, about their latest […]
Continue ReadingToday on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus Philip Joseph, Head of Digital Solutions at Symphony3, tells us about a new whitepaper, “Governing in the Age of Disruption”, a must-read for every Council CEO. Listen now wherever you listen to podcasts. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, […]
Continue ReadingGlen Innes Severn Council has terminated the employment and contract of General Manager Bernard Smith, following consideration of a confidential employment matter at its September Ordinary Meeting. Council said it would not comment further on the matter due to its personnel and contractual nature, and thanked Mr Smith for his service. Mr Smith joined Glen […]
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