Broken funding model, bin-top basket spread, and a mayor ghosted - #597

Local Government News Roundup · Jun 16, 2026 · 13m

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On the Local Government News Roundup today:

Victoria’s library funding “broken” as fringe councils boom

Bin-top basket recycling spreads across Victoria

Kiama councillor quits; by-election clock starts ticking

Strathfield bins Homebush rename plan

A Sunshine Coast developer takes the council to court over a $15M charge

South Australian mayor ghosted by Woolies over dumped trolleys

Shire of Harvey appoints interim CEO

NZ mayor rejects Waikato “super council” push

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