Local Government News Roundup

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: An appeal to the Governor over the ESVF levy A council’s planned exit from maternal and child health services A grant loophole closes on the Mornington Peninsula Violent incidents shut down a Council library A mayor’s war on visual pollution A council’s warning for pet owners after three dog deaths Two high profile mayors annou...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A win for a metro mayor in court A councillor resignation to trigger another by-election A culture of distrust and fear laid bare at Hobsons Bay All systems go in Frankston for a new friendship agreement  Resignations from two NSW council chiefs A groundbreaking report for the future of flood management in NSW A bin chicken enl...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Victorian Government accused of holding back crucial infrastructure funding A surprise bank branch closure angers a rural council A council introduces body worn cameras for council officers Innovative council waste management and animal control initiatives The massive investment from councils in tackling climate change- and...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A council worker wins an unfair dismissal case A hard-fought win for Techno Park residents in Hobsons Bay A controversial funding decision in Wyndham The fields are set for two by-elections A regional council’s zero per cent rate increase Historic $1B plus budgets for two Queensland councils A Tasmanian mayor describes the pers...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A suspended councillor’s legal troubles resolved A mayor’s budget challenge to the rest of the country An apology called for after a councillor was wrongfully accused of theft The shock passing of two sector leaders in NSW Sydney Council takes aim at gas appliances, and the unsightly proliferation of rubbish bins A Queensland c...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Victorian Government releases its response to an inquiry into local government funding Two new members elected to the VLGA board Above average satisfaction for two western Victorian councils An acting mayor accuses colleagues of procedural vandalism A pay dispute in Townsville gets nasty A councillor’s call for complainants...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Another council introduces security measures for its meetings Concerns as councils are set to lose a say in liquor licence decisions Ballarat Council hit with an EPA fine A council returning to elected representation after more than a decade A NSW Council General Manager resigns The cost of a tropical cyclone for one Queensland...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Councils consider legal options over an unpopular state tax A multi-million dollar parking fine error at Merri-bek Council The latest Victorian Council CEO to call it quits Golden Plains finally gets its last councillor A mayor and union clash over planned job cuts A controversial policy voted down on a Mayor’s casting vote Tow...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: More drama at Golden Plains as a countback winner rejects a spot on the Council Higher rates flagged for owners of derelict Melbourne properties A building surveyor loophole raises concerns A crackdown on trivial councillor conduct complaints in NSW Councils make big moves on beach and pool safety A SA council calls for state h...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Contention over a push for multi-council enterprise agreements The ESC releases its annual rate capping report A new CEO announced, and support for another dealing with personal attacks Wins and disappointments for NSW councils A Council General Manager announces retirement A council pay dispute resolved in Queensland and a cou...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A metro council exploring legal options to challenge the state’s ESV levy A controversial mayor returns to work Victorian councils recognised for excellence Local government contributors make the King’s Birthday Honours list A former mayor and a current mayor announce surprise resignations Staff cutbacks proposed at Gold Coast,...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Result stands - VCAT rules on fraudulent votes in the city of Knox A flag furore at a Victorian council A council rejects a peer-reviewed flood study Retirement announced for Council CEOs in two states An advocacy win for NSW councils on fire service assets A Queensland mayor under investigation A costly by-election set for Mac...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A new operating model for G21 as councils withdraw funding An Acting CEO becomes interim as a Council recruitment moves ahead Councils pushing back on housing and infrastructure projects A NSW Council’s CEO appointment moves to final steps A new guideline released on free speech in local government A cheeky campaign to bring a...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A levy pause for farmers and more drought assistance announced - but some councils say it's not enough The WA council on notice for potential dismissal Two Queensland councils sever ties with their CEOs The massive flood cleanup under way in NSW A council’s controversial decision on burial fees for stillborn children A new...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A municipal monitor sent in to Hobsons Bay CEO appointments in three states, as two former Council CEOs make a return in Victoria Greater Geelong to stay in aged care service delivery High profile councillors resign in New South Wales and Queensland A South Australian council rocked by three Councillor resignations Hobart Counc...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Pressure on Greater Geelong council to remain in aged care services A last minute reprieve for a Stonnington animal shelter operator Councillors call for action on online abuse and misinformation Snowy Monaro’s new CEO announced An impasse in wage negotiations in Noosa A mayor’s demands for an overhaul of the council complaints...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Indigo Shire gets the go-ahead for a revenue-neutral rate cap variation More council winners from the Victorian state budget A formal warning for a Council CEO A council’s massive infrastructure program unveiled A unique border rivalry in State of Origin week A policy backdown on wood heaters A new councillor, a new General Man...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Sector reaction to the Victorian State Budget Councils united against a new state tax - we hear from MAV President Jennifer Anderson on next steps now the legislation has passed Disaster support announced for 16 NSW councils A contractor fired from a council sports field project A tourism first in regional NSW A Queensland Mayo...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Whittlesea Council Commission of Inquiry is underway Golden Plains elects a new Mayor A leadership transition revealed for Cardinia Shire A Sydney council’s new housing plan alternative Kiama Council hits back at false media claims A major council property transaction confirmed on the Gold Coast A controversial rates propos...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Victorian councils respond to a contentious new state government tax A community push to save a regional saleyards from closure Winners and losers from IPART’s rulings on special rate variations A ban on live events in Sydney parks draws criticism Townsville’s suspended mayor launches a petition to have the council sacked and a...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A mayor resigns, as the suspension of another takes effect The surprise un-retirement of a former Council CEO A Melbourne council to trial 30km speed limits Medical dramas for two NSW mayors IPART makes its ruling on 6 special rate variation applications The eye-watering cost of NSW’s road maintenance backlog revealed A group o...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A rural mayor suspended after an arbitration process Hepburn gets the all clear for a 10 per cent rate increase Intense debate over a controversial inner city artwork More councils join the fight against a new state government tax A Sydney council calls for new planning rules to be suspended Protests against another Queensland...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Election voided - Whittlesea Council down another councillor Dysfunction at Golden Plains under the spotlight Greenline cut and more bike lanes planned in the city of Melbourne’s new budget The results are in from a review of Newcastle City Council A deputy mayor resigns citing the pressures of the role and low pay A veteran Co...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Unrest at Golden Plains - a councillor resignation and the mayor on a leave of absence A warning of broader implications for the sector after a Federal Court decision A community group vows alternative action after its council funding was terminated The NSW government responds to inquiry recommendations on local government fund...

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A climate alliance loses another council member A testy exchange between a council and a local MP A move away from carbon offsets by a regional council Melbourne Town Hall set for its largest gathering ever A council crackdown on parking across driveways A former council CEO charged with fraud a long running aquatic centre disp...