Quorum crisis, a missed opportunity, and a surprise career move - #582

Local Government News Roundup · May 5, 2026 · 28m

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On the Local Government News Roundup today:

Resignations trigger a quorum crisis in WA

A Council CEO’s surprise career move

Chapel Street Traders drop their legal challenge against Stonnington Council

Peak groups call the Victorian state budget a missed opportunity

Newcastle’s new Lord Mayor confirmed

Industrial action to hit the Western Downs

A mayor targeted by a nasty graffiti attack

and a councillor’s viral spray against his own council

Plus more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond.

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