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More suspensions, landmark legal ruling, and CEO sacked - #560

Local Government News Roundup

Local Government News Roundup
More suspensions, landmark legal ruling, and CEO sacked - #560
Mar 09, 2026 Season 6 Episode 560
Chris Eddy

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

  • Two more Victorian councillors to be suspended
  • Mayors speak out - Local distress over international conflict, and senseless violence on our streets
  • A council advised to plan the closure of a local aerodrome
  • A landmark legal ruling on human rights goes against Moreton Bay council
  • A string of arson attacks rocks a local community
  • The 4 day week might not be dead and buried in Tasmania
  • Plus a Council CEO sacked, and a warning issued over online abuse

plus much more local government news from around Australia and beyond.

The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by the National Growth Areas Alliance “Emerging Growth Areas Forum. Tuesday, 4th August at Hume City Council Town Hall in Broadmeadows, running alongside the NGAA National Congress. Registration is open now to all local governments — head to the NGAA website - ngaa.org.au - to secure your place.

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