In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A metro council exploring legal options to challenge the state’s ESV levyA controversial mayor returns to workVictorian councils recognised for excellence

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Result stands - VCAT rules on fraudulent votes in the city of KnoxA flag furore at a Victorian councilA council rejects a peer-reviewed flood studyRetir...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A new operating model for G21 as councils withdraw fundingAn Acting CEO becomes interim as a Council recruitment moves aheadCouncils pushing back on housing and ...

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 enoughThe WA council on notice for potential dismissalTwo Queensl...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A municipal monitor sent in to Hobsons BayCEO appointments in three states, as two former Council CEOs make a return in VictoriaGreater Geelong to stay in aged c...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Pressure on Greater Geelong council to remain in aged care servicesA last minute reprieve for a Stonnington animal shelter operatorCouncillors call for action on...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Indigo Shire gets the go-ahead for a revenue-neutral rate cap variationMore council winners from the Victorian state budgetA formal warning for a Council CEO

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Sector reaction to the Victorian State BudgetCouncils united against a new state tax - we hear from MAV President Jennifer Anderson on next steps now the legislation has ...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Whittlesea Council Commission of Inquiry is underwayGolden Plains elects a new MayorA leadership transition revealed for Cardinia ShireA Sydney coun...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Victorian councils respond to a contentious new state government taxA community push to save a regional saleyards from closureWinners and losers from IPART’s rul...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A mayor resigns, as the suspension of another takes effectThe surprise un-retirement of a former Council CEOA Melbourne council to trial 30km speed limits

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A rural mayor suspended after an arbitration processHepburn gets the all clear for a 10 per cent rate increaseIntense debate over a controversial inner city artw...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Election voided - Whittlesea Council down another councillorDysfunction at Golden Plains under the spotlightGreenline cut and more bike lanes planned in the city...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Unrest at Golden Plains - a councillor resignation and the mayor on a leave of absenceA warning of broader implications for the sector after a Federal Court decision...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A climate alliance loses another council memberA testy exchange between a council and a local MPA move away from carbon offsets by a regional councilMel...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Council court defeatsA Melbourne council takes a strong stand against the Suburban Rail LoopAnother municipal monitors report is releasedA major restruc...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council alliance loses a memberA mayor granted an interim court orderAn election signage dispute could be headed for courtA snag for a northeast counc...

The Local Government News Roundup is back, and in this edition we catch up on the major news of the last month.Including:A commission of inquiry for Whittlesea Council as its mayor is suspendedA Kingston councillor s...

Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Stephen Wall, the CEO of Wyndham City Council in Victoria.Stephen has held local government roles in three states, in a career that has led ...

Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Alastair Dawson, an experienced council CEO and university sector executive, who most recently served as interim CEO of Livingstone Shire Council i...

Today's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series John Nevins, whose career in public service spans nearly four decades.For more than 10 years, he was the CEO of Kingston City Council in Melbou...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A let down for councils in the latest Federal BudgetA new CEO for StrathbogieMelbourne’s Keys to the City process under reviewLocal residents look for c...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:E-scooter operators bail on the City of YarraHepburn Shire denies its rate increase proposal is linked to a failed development projectA northeast community conce...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A controversial local law to be reviewedRail announcements hailed by local councilsA councillor levels accusations at colleaguesBuloke’s mayor confident...

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Mayor of Whittlesea calls for the resignation of the Council’s CEO and monitorsA call for patience from the Mayor of Greater DandenongHepburn Shire responds ...