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Federal Government to re-engage with Local Government

September 9, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to re-establish the Australian Council of Local Government, a body created by the Rudd federal government and killed off by the Morrison government. Mr Albanese, speaking at CEDA with a State of the Nation address on Thursday, September 8, spoke about Equality for women in his speech and was asked about Local Government … [Read more...] about Federal Government to re-engage with Local Government

Councils call for stronger action on natural disasters

July 5, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

    Mayors and councillors from across Australia have launched a nationwide coalition advocating for stronger action on climate change. Local Leaders – an initiative from the Cities Power Partnership – was launched at a breakfast event held in Canberra during the National General Assembly of local councils from across Australia. Central Coast Administrator Rik Hart … [Read more...] about Councils call for stronger action on natural disasters

Administrator attends national conference

June 20, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

  Administrator Rik Hart gave himself permission at the March 22 meeting of Council-under-administration to attend the national conference of councils which is on in Canberra at the moment. The conference will debate 106 motions including this one: https://www.cccouncilwatch.com.au/introducing-liquid.../   Other motions include number 54 from Yarra City Victoria which … [Read more...] about Administrator attends national conference

Introducing “Liquid Democracy”

June 16, 2022 by Merilyn Vale

A South Australian City wants councils to volunteer to trial innovative public governance models including Liquid Democracy to fight against the “alarming” erosion of trust in local government. “Liquid democracy” is described as delegative democracy whereby a community engages in collective decision-making through direct participation.  The City of Holdfast Bay Council says … [Read more...] about Introducing “Liquid Democracy”

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Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Budget and operational plan for public exhibition

April 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Briefing on assets on April 14

April 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

A drain on resources

March 23, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Extraordinary meeting March 11 to finish February agenda

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

No January meeting: February 28 is first for 2025

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

December 10 meeting highlights

December 11, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

Urgent airport request – before masterplan is adopted

November 25, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

Highlights of the October 29 meeting

November 7, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

McKinna is Mayor

October 30, 2024 By Merilyn Vale

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