Torn between two councils, and an ‘old sexist trope’ (#327)

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; with support from Davidson, the nationally recognised […]

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QLD: Cairns CEO resigns

Cairns Regional Council’s chief executive, Mica Martin, has resigned. Her resignation was accepted by the council at a special meeting today. A report proposing CEO recruitment arrangements will be tabled at the upcoming Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 1 May. The Cairns Post reported that the resignation was imminent earlier today, after speculation that Ms […]

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VIC: Golden Plains Interim CEO appointed

Golden Plains Shire Council has appointed an interim CEO to lead the council while a recruitment process is undertaken after the resignation recently of Eric Braslis. Mr Braslis is heading to the City of Wyndham in a director position. Experienced Council CEO and senior executive Michael Tudball, who is also a former mayor and councillor, will serve […]

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After hours cyber attack, disendorsement fears, and garbage cafes (#326)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 22nd April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from Davidson, the […]

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VIC: Cyber security incident takes after hours service offline

Darebin City Council has suspended its service with third-party supplier OracleCMS due to a cyber security incident. An unauthorized third party accessed and published a portion of OracleCMS’s data online, primarily consisting of corporate details. OracleCMS provides after hours customer service support for a number of councils across Victoria and Australia. Darebin City Council said its […]

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Supermarket deal questioned, CEO cleared and councillor dispute escalates (#325)

On the Local Government News Roundup for 19th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from Davidson, the […]

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A ‘devastating’ decision, allegations refuted and retraction ordered (#324)

Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for 17th April 2024: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from […]

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VIC: Glenelg monitors reappointed

Mr Jim Gifford and Mr Steven Kingshott have been re-appointed as municipal monitors to Glenelg Shire Council to support good governance at the council and guide the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer.  Mr Gifford and Mr Kingshott were initially appointed for three months from 13 November last year. Their final report to the […]

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An ‘inexcusable mistake’, resignations and threats (#323)

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup: Plus more Council news from across Australia and beyond on the Local Government News Roundup, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, hosting a members only online professional development workshop on Managing Difficult Conversations – Friday 19th April; and with support from Davidson, the nationally […]

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