Local Newspapers from Melbourne, Victorisa, Australia
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Cr Kylie Spears of Maroondah has been named the inaugural winner of the Mary Rogers Award for women in local government.The Victorian Local Governance Association, in partnership with the State Government, made the announcement on Thursday (Nov. 27) at a special presentation ceremony at Queen’s Hall, Parliament House.The Maroondah City councillor and former mayor was…
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City of Whittlesea Chief Executive Officer Craig Lloyd (pictured) appears to have scored an annual pay rise of more than $100,000, to take his salary to more than $500,000.The latest Council annual report lists the municipality’s top earner to receive between $500,000-$509,999.The $½-million level equals a weekly pay packet of $9615.In the previous financial year,…
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has been named winner of the 2025 Excellence in Road Safety Award from the Australasia College of Road Safety.The College recognises exceptional leadership, research and innovation in road safety, highlighting individuals and organisations committed to reducing road trauma across Australasia.“This prestigious Australasian award was for the Shire’s innovative work on rural…
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Cr Virginia Tachos has been declared the Mayor of Brim-bank for the next 12 months after being elected by her fellow Councillors at the Council Meeting on Tuesday (Nov. 25).This is Cr Tachos’s first term as Mayor. She was first elected to Council in 2016 and is currently serving her third term as a Brimbank…
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Cr Simone Zmood (pictured), has been re-elected Mayor of Glen Eira for 2025-2026, continuing to represent Orrong Ward.Cr Zmood will be joined by Deputy Mayor Cr Li Zhang, who represents Wattle Grove Ward.This is Cr Zmood’s second term as Mayor and Cr Zhang’s second time serving as Deputy Mayor.Cr Zmood said she was honoured to…
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Cr Emily Dimitriadis has been elected as Mayor of the City of Darebin. Cr Matt Arturi is Deputy Mayor.The election took place at a Council meeting held in the Preston City Hall on last Thursday (Nov. 20).“It is an incredible honour to be elected as the Mayor of Darebin. I take on this role with…
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Cr Damian Gallagher (pictured) was returned unopposed as Mayor of Murrindindi Shire Council,. at the Statutory Meeting held at the Alexandra Chambers tonight (Wed., Nov. 19).
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The Labor Party is back in charge at Whittlesea Council, with long-time ALP Councillor Lawrie Cox voted as Mayor at Tuesday night’s special meeting (Nov. 18).It appears that controversial right-wing Councillor, Aidan McLindon, played a large part in forming the seven votes won by Cr Cox, an absolute majority.Cr Martin Taylor had been keen to…
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Glenferrie Ward Councillor Wes Gault has been appointed Boroondara mayor for the 2025–26 council year. This marks Cr Gault’s first term as mayor.Cr Gault was elected by fellow councillors at the Council meeting on Monday, November 17. He has represented Glenferrie Ward since October 2020 and has served as Deputy Mayor.“I’m honoured to serve as…
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Whitehorse City Council has announced the appointment of Cr Kirsten Langford as the city’s new Mayor, supported by Cr Kieran Simpson as Deputy Mayor.Both were elected by their fellow Councillors at the annual meeting n Wednesday, November 12.Cr Langford represents Kingsley Ward. She is Council’s representative on a number of committees including Whitehorse Business Group…
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