Bill debated, disgusting graffiti condemned, and a new rate cap announced - #633

Local Government News Roundup · Aug 25, 2026 · 26m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

The Victorian Parliament debates new changes to the Local Government Act

Ararat Council names its next chief executive

A bullying case against Liverpool’s mayor discontinued

Bega Valley Shire condemns “disgusting” graffiti on a heritage bridge

New bans covering the use of AI smart glasses at Brisbane Council’s 21 pools

A Tasmanian councillor threatens legal action… against another Tasmanian council

A major defence announcement welcomed in WA’s City of Cockburn

and a 4 per cent rate cap flagged for New Zealand councils

and more local…