Leave denied, funding setback, and a novel housing fix - #641

Local Government News Roundup · Sep 17, 2026 · 28m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

AI smart glasses on the agenda for more councils

A VCAT decision to cost Boroondara a big payout

An innovative fix for the housing shortage proposed on the Surf Coast

ICAC hears of intense political manoeuvring at Strathfield Council

Sydney’s Town Hall Square project halted by the state

A long serving Council General Manager set to depart

Redland denies its mayor a medical leave request

and more NSW mayoral election results

plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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