Media ban, governance breakdown, and elections postponed - #542

Local Government News Roundup · Jan 22, 2026 · 25m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

More scrutiny over a councillor’s suspension last year

A council bans a local media outlet over reporting concerns

Frustration builds over illegal dumping in Greater Geelong

North Sydney’s controversial rates decision survives a move to rescind

A councillor’s comments condemned after a tragic road accident

A frank assessment of a troubled infrastructure project in Townsville

and a critical breakdown in governance laid bare at the City of Perth in a leaked report

Also today, the UK government reveals its list of postponed…