Misinformation refuted, bridge decision deferred, defamation win - #540

Local Government News Roundup · Jan 18, 2026 · 16m

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In this Summer Series update from the Local Government News Roundup:

Councils mobilise to deal with yet more extreme weather events

Greater Geelong refutes misinformation about the future of its waterfront bollards

Waverley Council defers a decision on the future of the Bondi Park bridge

A controversial prayer hall defies a council shutdown order

Cessnock proceeding with a controversial rate rise proposal

and a Perth mayor wins a $250,000 defamation case.

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