A mayor’s health battle, a new Lord Mayor, and a bygone prayer

Local Government News Roundup · Sep 7, 2025 · 36m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Two big city Mayors call for the reinstatement of a missing transport link

An acting mayor appointed as a country mayor deals with health challenges

Another council drops a Christian prayer from its meetings

A bitter housing dispute between a council and the state government in Sydney’s east

Cessnock the latest council to explore a special rate variation

A Council CEO’s interstate travel under scrutiny

A new Lord Mayor for Darwin

and arrests over an alleged housing fraud at a London council

Plus Cr Adam Worling from the…