Transparency push rejection, no “gutless” apology, and a “pokie palace” blast - #628

Local Government News Roundup · Aug 13, 2026 · 30m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

Hepburn Shire confirms its Interim CEO arrangements

A Murrindindi Shire councillor resigns, as a former mayor is set to return to Wyndham Council

The Hills Shire rejects a transparency push amid ICAC scrutiny

The mayor refusing to apologise for “gutless” rate-rise critics comment

Redland Council targets its own mayor in a conduct submission

While Logan’s Mayor comes out strong against a “pokie palace” plan

Plus a new Council CEO appointment in South Australia

and a push to ban data centres fails in Perth

plus more local government…