Improper tax grab, transparency questions, and a test of municipal agility - #554

Local Government News Roundup · Feb 22, 2026 · 26m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Wyndham Council demands refund over an "improper land tax grab"

Indigo Shire shuts down misinformation about a historic carriage collection

Transparency questions over workshops at Wollongong

Brisbane moves to sell eight homes over unpaid rates

Financial sustainability warnings for more South Australian councils

WA councils may finally get the power to make their own cat laws

Alice Springs Mayor proposes moving Citizenship Ceremonies away from January 26

A test of municipal agility in Canada ahead of the Olympic ice hockey…