Suspension stayed, unrelenting personal attacks, and a desperate attempt at deflection - #621

Local Government News Roundup · Jul 26, 2026 · 23m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

Rate cap overhaul predicted

Ballarat to keep family day care running

Hepburn names its interim chief

A rotating mayoral model rejected

A councillor suspension stayed, pending appeal

An art exhibition sparks backlash

The unrelenting personal attacks behind a CEO’s resignation

A three month suspension for a South Australian councillor

And secrecy surrounds decision making about a WA Council CEO

plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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