Council News

GLEN EIRA: Decision ‘rushed and poorly timed’

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Glen Eira Council is prepares a submission to the State Government’s Activity Centre Program on the draft plans for Carnegie, Murrumbeena and Hughesdale.The submission will include the Council’s concerns with the draft plan including:n Lack of detail about the planning rules, building heights, and how decisions were made.n Technical reports are insufficient — the Council…

YARRA: Mayor fights assault charge

City of Yarra Mayor Cr Stephen Jolly says that he will fight an assault charge linked to a local government election afterparty last year.Police confirmed they had charged the 63-year-old with assault following an incident alleged on November 1 last year.Cr Jolly told the ABC the charge related to a group of masked people who…

MURRINDINDI: Council publishes confidential report on web

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council has publicly published a confidential report which lists assessments of tenderers for general maintenance contracts.The report lists seven applicants who have sought to share in contracts totalling $3 million over five years.The report, due to be presented by Cr Eric Lording at the Murrindindi Council meeting on Wednesday, October 22, suggests that…

MURRINDINDI: CEO pay now over $300,000

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Murrindindi Shire Council’s Chief Executive Officer Livia Bonazzi’s annual pay packet now appears to exceed $300,000, according to a document due to go before the municipal meeting on Wednesday night (Oct. 22).The Council’s Annual Report lists the Shire’s top earner to receive between $300,000-$309,000 – at least $5769 weekly.According to listings in the ‘Key Management…

MITCHELL: Progress on Broadford reserve

Harley Hammond Reserve in Broadford is taking shape as a new hub for community sport and recreation, with demolition of the old netball courts now well underway, a Mitchell Shire Council representative said.“The works mark a major milestone in the Harley Hammond Reserve Netball Courts and Lighting Upgrade and Play Space Project, which will deliver…

WHITTLESEA: Follow-up on Mernda littering

The City of Whittlesea has received complaints following community-led events at Mernda Recreation Reserve.The Basant Kite Festival (Sept. 28) and Dussehra Mela (Oct. 4) were independently organised events and each received a community grant.“Anyone who hosts an event in a public space in the City of Whittlesea must obtain an event permit which outlines conditions…

KINGSTON: Extra Monitor named

Friday, October 17, 2025

The State Government has announced the name of the second Municipal Monitor to be appointed to the City of Kingston.John Watson will join John Tanner in working with the municpality through until December 31, said a Governemnt representative.

WHITTLESEA: Road Plan updated

The City of Whittlesea has endorsed its updated Road Management Plan.The Plan provides a clear framework for how Council manages and maintains more than 1497 kilometres of Council roads. It also covers 2809 kilometres of pathways, 124 bridges and 2403 kilometres of kerb and channel.The Plan sets the standards for road maintenance and outlines how…

CASEY: Petition blasts Council for ‘slap in the face’

Thursday, October 16, 2025

The City of Casey’s decision to introduce new fees for certain acivities on private freehold land has been raised in State Parliament in a petition presented by Eastern Victoria MLC Jeff Bourman (pictured).The 191-signature petition draws to the attention of the Legislative Council the City of Casey’s new fees.“Citizens living in the City of Casey…

NORTH-EAST: Most dangerous roundabout

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Banyule and Nillumbik Councils are calling for urgent action to improve safety at the Civic Drive Roundabout in Greensborough, following its ranking as the most dangerous intersection by the RACV.The RACV survey, which received over 12,000 responses, identified the Civic Drive Roundabout (also known as Greensborough Bypass / Diamond Creek Road Roundabout) as a high-risk…