Local Government News Roundup

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A political storm engulfs Melton Council Wallabies saved from euthanasia on the Mornington Peninsula Mayors unite over deteriorating road conditions Sweeping planning changes to accelerate housing development in NSW Townsville’s suspended mayor asked to show why he shouldn’t be sacked A boundary change recommendation rejected b...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councillor numbers to be slashed under a new Tasmanian Government proposal for local government Victorian councils concerned about disaster funding delays, while NSW councils deal with earthquakes and a dead whale Port Phillip steps up advocacy on extended Grand Prix timelines A reprimand for Townsville’s suspended mayor A depu...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Case dismissed - the latest twist in the Greater Dandenong Slug Gate saga Urgent briefing for Yarra Council on a VCAT e-scooter challenge A life or death decision looming for kangaroos and wallabies at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council financial management concerns laid bare in a new Auditor General report Pet ownership limits...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plans for new high density precincts unveiled in Melbourne Liverpool Councillors move to have the city’s CEO suspended A mayor distances her council from expected job losses From Gore to Walcha - a trans-Tasman leadership transition The spectre of Operation Sandon hanging over Casey City Council A budget blow for the City of Ne...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The McCrae Landslide Board of Inquiry report has been submitted to government - what are the likely implications for the local government sector? Moorabool continues to challenge the EPA over transparency concerns CEO level appointments in Victoria and NSW, and a contract extension in Queensland A controversial shark net trial...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Two big city Mayors call for the reinstatement of a missing transport link An acting mayor appointed as a country mayor deals with health challenges Another council drops a Christian prayer from its meetings A bitter housing dispute between a council and the state government in Sydney’s east Cessnock the latest council to explo...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Charges laid after seven years of Operation Sandon Mayors facing down discrimination and hateful narratives A world first anti-semitism strategy launched Shoalhaven Council rejects claims of a toxic culture A council under pressure to change its community vision A general manager appointment, and another councillor resignation...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Taking a stand against abuse towards frontline council workers and elected representatives Councils push back on electricity reforms, lifeguard funding and planning call-ins Rural NSW councils look to the future after devastating economic blows A council’s planned tribute to rock band AC/DC Striking staff to be locked out from...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Another council raises concerns about a surprise renewable energy zone proposal An urgent call for animal foster carers in Gippsland Sweeping changes announced for council meetings in NSW A censured Parramatta councillor’s court win A Council GM un-resigns and gets a new five year deal Councils rejecting phone tower proposals The toll mo...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Alarm over a disturbing increase in dog attacks in East Gippsland The growth of data centres raises water concerns in Hume An admission that a controversial roundabout should never have been built Funding wins for five regional NSW Councils Compensation calls for sacked Ipswich councillors rejected Industrial action launched ag...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Alpine Shire Council shuts down as a police manhunt continues A metro mayor facing charges stands aside Many Melbourne councils predicted to fall short of government housing targets Sydney councils at odds with the state government over planning proposals Government intervention looms for two WA councils CEO appointments and re...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Monitors announced for Kingston Moorabool’s toxic waste fight with the EPA continues A waste-to-energy surprise in Hume A former mayor attempts a by-election comeback A NSW councillor fails to block a second suspension NT mayoral election counts on a knife-edge Surprising recommendations for a boundary change in SA and trio of...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Levy discontent grows as rates notices go out A council’s major restructure plan announced Casey Council backtracks on controversial local laws Another potential NSW council demerger moves a step closer Sweeping reforms announced for council elections in South Australia An historic appointment for Western Australian local gover...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the pressing issue of burnout and overwhelm within local government. Join us as we explore insights from Zoe Dattner, CEO of the Dattner Group, who shares stories and findings from a recent event focused on the relentless drive to do more with less. Discover the risks of this growing pressure, the impact on strategic goals, and practical tools like th...

Send us Fan Mail Another insightful episode in the Well Travelled Executive Series, featuring Michael Tudball, a seasoned leader in local government. From his beginnings in audit and risk to becoming a council CEO, Michael shares his unique journey through various councils across Victoria. Discover his experiences as a mayor, his passion for community development, and his strategic roles in econom...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of the Local Government News Roundup, Chris Eddy explores how generative AI is beginning to transform councils in Victoria.  This episode features real-world stories of councils trialling AI chatbots, document search tools, and AI agents, as well as bold discussions about what might come next – from robot building inspectors to AI-supported service delivery...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Well Traveled Executive Series, Chris Eddy sits down with Rebecca McKenzie, the outgoing CEO of Glen Eira City Council, to explore her public service journey from the UK to Australia. Rebecca shares her insights on the evolving landscape of leadership, the importance of diversity in governance, and the highlights and challenges of her career to date. Discove...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A final warning over a controversial sea wall in Frankston Two rural councils challenge the Victorian Government over drought funding inequities Maribyrnong Council the latest to consider funding private security measures More revelations from the Liverpool Council public inquiry The cost to ratepayers of a failed council merge...

Send us Fan Mail On your Monday morning edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor’s misconduct complaint against a councillor dismissed Whitehorse council’s multi-million dollar fight with SRL Buloke formalises its frustration with the state government A wave of demerger optimism in NSW Rising Tide stands firm on protest plans in Newcastle Sunshine Coast Council bypassed over festival...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Moorabool Shire faces a $1/2M clean up bill after a loss at VCAT A council and union meet to discuss workplace culture concerns A sacked street sweeper wins compensation, and is now considering a tilt at federal politics A dramatic raid on a Sydney council The green light for a demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Council A maratho...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Claims of underfunding from another Victorian integrity agency A council’s call for stronger powers to act on dangerous dogs A councillor demanding a public apology from her council Liverpool’s public inquiry gets underway A NSW mayor calls out keyboard warriors A shock resignation from a Qld Council CEO Controversial new Counc...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Serious concerns raised about the effectiveness of Victoria’s local government inspectorate Councillors brand planning changes “un-Australian” A Councillor fails in a bid to overturn a three month suspension Further delays in a Council’s General Manager appointment process A QLD mayor cleared again of conduct breach allegations...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Moorabool puts its case to VCAT over an EPA clean up order A fight to stop a proposed new McDonald’s restaurant in Darebin The Victorian Government denies a council’s kangaroo harvesting request A new report puts a number on government cost-shifting A tragedy in Townsville involving a council waste truck The cost of councillor...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Turmoil in Perth as a councillor exodus triggers a council’s dismissal A council challenges the EPA at VCAT A suspension for a veteran Merri-bek councillor A mayor’s anger over anti-semitic attacks in Melbourne CEO resignations and appointments, and a failed recruitment A mayor’s relief as a high profile murder trial concludes...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Hateful attacks condemned Claims of a toxic council workforce rejected Reaction to new drought support measures A disappointing state government funding cut An innovative road reconstruction project fails A dramatic change coming to Sydney’s skyline Another NSW Council CEO resignation A former Queensland mayor plans a comeback...