A Melbourne council has been sacked following ‘an irretrievable collapse of governance’.
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Local govt thrust into COVID19 front line
Councils have been thrust into a front line role in the coronavirus response.
Call for ban on municipal landfill by 2030
A Victorian Parliamentary committee wants kerbside waste banned from landfill.
Councils slam ‘fraught’ laws to oust councillors
Councils say proposed changes to Victoria’s local government laws will undermine council governance.
Councils accused of willful ignorance on infrastructure
Concerns have been raised about the way councils are assessing the value of ageing assets.
Melbourne population boom outstrips transport
Melbourne public transport service levels have plummeted since 2012.
Coral Ross takes reins at MAV; New president for IPPG
SES Commissioner steps out over misconduct claims; Top Police Commissioner to advise ASG Group and New executive director for WPP.
Criticism mounts over South Australia’s rate capping plan
The South Australian Government’s rate-capping plans are facing opposition from councils while experts call for improved transparency on service delivery costs instead.
How councils can optimise asset management, mitigate risks
Software that forecasts infrastructure deterioration and data analysis that reviews processes are among the tools helping local governments to improve asset management.
Local governance: data highlights training needs
As states like NSW overhaul professional development of councillors and mayors, new data has shed light on the training needs of elected representatives in Victoria.