Council News

WHITTLESEA: $390,000 City boss focuses on extra part-time job

Monday, January 27, 2025

Whittlesea Council CEO Craig Lloyd has been busy with his additional part-time career as a country music artist. During January, Mr Lloyd and Kinglake artist Merelyn Carter were named at the Tamworth Country Music Awards for their collaboration, ‘Little Country Store’. Tamworth, in northern New South Wales, is 1128 kilometres away from the South Morang…

STRATHBOGIE: Council hunts for new CEO

Advertising has commenced for Strathbogie Shire Council’s permanent Chief Executive Officer with the support of external recruitment agency Gem Executive. Mayor Cr Claire Ewart-Kennedy said the recruitment of the CEO is one of the first key tasks of the new Council. “Recruiting a permanent Chief Executive Officer is one of the most important priorities and…

HOBSONS BAY: Council CEO suspended

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Hobsons Bay Council CEO has suspended its Chief Executive Officer, Aaron van Egmond, effective immediately. An unscheduled meeting of Councillors was held on Saturday (Jan. 25) after becomingaware of concerns about safety in the workplace and the CEO’s fulfilment of his duties more broadly. “Councillors take these matters very seriously and have made this decision…

WHITTLESEA: Mayor backs down, takes personal leave

Whittlesea Mayor Cr Aidan McLindon has backed down from a position that he would not stand down whilst standing for the Werrivee by-election. His Councillor colleagues issued a statement on Friday (Jan. 24), confirming that Cr McLindon would now stand down from the top municipal position, “We, the undersigned Councillors of the Whittlesea City Council,…

MORNINGTON PENINSULA: Licence plates scanned at McCrae landslide site

Friday, January 24, 2025

Licence plate recognition equipment has been installed near the site of the McCrae landslide, Mornington Peninsula Mayor cr Anthony Marsh has confirmed. “Extensive investigations and testing continue. This includes geotechnical assessments, drainage investigations, extensive water testing, and monitoring of ground movements,” Cr Marsh said. “CCTV cameras, including those with Licence Plate Recognition technology, will be…

MURRINDINDI: Marysville becoming ‘RV friendly’

Murrindindi Shire Council is announcing the start of a 12-month trial for a new Marysville Recreational Vehicle Rest Stop, or short stay area, on Saturday, February 1. With its waterfalls, scenic walks and natural beauty, combined with a vibrant tourism offering, this new trial provides self-sufficient travellers an inviting opportunity to explore the region, said…

YARRA RANGES: Kiloran Park, Kilsyth, to stay as open land

Thursday, January 23, 2025

Yarra Ranges Council says that is committed to keeping Kiloran Park as open land following the closure of the Kilsyth Centenary Pool in late 2023. The Council made the decision to permanently close the Kilsyth Centenary Pool in 2023, and to convert the area into public open space for the community to enjoy. The closure…

KINGSTON: Grants boosted to $220,000

Kingston Council ’s support for community will grow in 2025, with our Charitable Fund and Bi-annual Grants programs now open for applications. These programs apply across health, welfare, sport, recreation, arts, culture, education, and the environment. The Kingston Charitable Fund is growing from $72,000 to 11 charities to just over $220,000 in 2024-25. The Community…

FRANKSTON: As Federal poll draws close, Council prepares its shopping list

Frankston Council Copuncillors held a special meeting on January 20 to prepare a new set of priority initiatives for municipal-led advocacy to federal election candidates The Council is advocating for: • Nepean Highway Precinct Revitalisation – Delivery of signature projects identified in the Nepean Highway Master Plan to enhance local infrastructure and liveability in Frankston’s…

BRIMBANK: Council requests merits review on third runway

Brimbank City Council has lodged an application for a merits review of the Federal Government’s recent decision to give conditional approval to Melbourne Airport’s Third Runway Major Development Plan. The Council says that it has taken this action due its concerns about the conditional approval. “As always, Brimbank Council’s priority is to ensure the Third…