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Media ban, governance breakdown, and elections postponed - #542

Local Government News Roundup

Local Government News Roundup
Media ban, governance breakdown, and elections postponed - #542
Jan 23, 2026 Season 6 Episode 542
Chris Eddy

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

  • More scrutiny over a councillor’s suspension last year
  • A council bans a local media outlet over reporting concerns
  • Frustration builds over illegal dumping in Greater Geelong
  • North Sydney’s controversial rates decision survives a move to rescind
  • A councillor’s comments condemned after a tragic road accident
  • A frank assessment of a troubled infrastructure project in Townsville
  • and a critical breakdown in governance laid bare at the City of Perth in a leaked report

Also today, the UK government reveals its list of postponed council elections, as well as those that are still going ahead this year.

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