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Date: 11 June 2026 Merri-bek Council has voted to end weekly rubbish collection across its municipality, moving to a fortnightly service from July 2027 — despite significant community opposition and petitions signed by more than 3,400 residents. The decision was carried six votes to four at Wednesday night’s council meeting, with Mayor Nat Abboud and […]
Continue ReadingDate: 11 June 2026 Queensland Police are investigating an alleged assault on Magnetic Island, with witnesses claiming Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto was among those involved in the incident. Officers have confirmed that an altercation between a 42-year-old man and a 28-year-old man occurred at a Nelly Bay Road business on Sunday. No charges have been […]
Continue ReadingOn the podcast today: plus much more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode now: Stories in this episode: Victorian Report Glen Eira City Council says […]
Continue ReadingBreaking news today on the Local Government News Roundup: plus much more local government news from around Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony 3, and Rath Engineering Development. Listen to this episode now: Transcript for Episode #593 Victorian Report […]
Continue ReadingSouth Australia’s local government elections, due to be held in November 2026, may be delayed by up to six months following a formal request from the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) to the state government. Acting Election Commissioner Leah McLay announced today that she has written to Special Minister of State Kyam Maher seeking […]
Continue ReadingVictoria’s Supreme Court has declared the suspension of former Whittlesea Mayor Aidan McLindon invalid, in a ruling that exposes a significant procedural gap in how municipal monitors discharge their obligations under the Local Government Act. Justice Steven Moore handed down the decision today, finding that the order suspending Mr McLindon for six months — made […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Clarence has reported the illegal felling of a Tasmanian Blue Gum (Eucalyptus globulus) estimated to be between 200 and 400 years old at Pilcher’s Hill Reserve, near Geilston Bay and Risdon Vale. The tree, which is listed as habitat for the critically endangered Swift Parrot, was cut down as part of a […]
Continue ReadingCardinia Shire Council has received a decision from Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) on its proposal to register ‘Honora Fields’ as the suburb name for the area covered by the Pakenham East Precinct Structure Plan. GNV confirmed that ‘Honora Fields’ is a compliant name and has reserved it for use as a suburb name. However, the […]
Continue ReadingCamden Council has installed new surveillance cameras at three illegal dumping hotspots in Leppington, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce waste crime across the local government area. The cameras, funded through the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Illegal Dumping Prevention Program, are operating around the clock at Ingleburn Road, Park Road, and the corner […]
Continue ReadingThe City of Kingston has endorsed a new Governance and Cultural Improvement Action Plan, outlining a series of practical initiatives designed to strengthen governance practices, foster a collaborative organisational culture, and support effective leadership and decision-making. The plan was developed through a dedicated councillor working group established earlier this year, drawing on input from all […]
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