Media ban, inland rail shock, and “monster mergers” - #583

Local Government News Roundup · May 7, 2026 · 34m

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

Hawkesbury Council’s controversial media ban

The latest South Australian Council CEO resignation

Kingborough’s Deputy Mayor elected to the Tasmanian Parliament

Councils react to the Victorian Budget

Regional fallout from a shock inland rail decision

Knox apologises for a double rates deduction error

A major new tourism attraction for Tasmania

Another mayor to step aside

and confirmation the Shire of Carnarvon will get a commissioner

and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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