Intervention order overturned, parking fine backlash, and necessary due diligence - #642

Local Government News Roundup · Sep 20, 2026 · 19m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

A personal safety intervention order for Stonnington’s Mayor is overturned

Yarra calls an Extraordinary Meeting in response to government housing plans in North Richmond

A backlash leads to the withdrawal of 42 parking fines issued by the City of Whittlesea

Public hearings conclude in the Federal Government’s inquiry into local government financial sustainability

Clarence Valley Council without a mayor after a procedural error with its election

An early leader as counting gets underway to fill a vacancy on Townsville Council

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