Merger smackdown, mayors for Parliament, and Australia Day differences - #556

Local Government News Roundup · Feb 26, 2026 · 28m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Inner Melbourne mayors float a potential merger, and get a smackdown from the Premier

A metro Council wants to raise rates by 5 per cent, and a rural council sounds the alarm on a spiralling asset maintenance gap

Mornington Peninsula’s mayor is running for state parliament;

While a former Albury mayor considers a run at federal parliament

Sydney overturns controversial new busking rules

Eyebrows raised at a Queensland council’s spend on overseas travel

A controversial parking fine system under review in Adelaide

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