Drink driving scandal and a Christmas lights controversy - #517

Local Government News Roundup · Nov 13, 2025 · 27m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

A rural mayor on leave after being caught drink driving in a council car

Frankston appoints its first female CEO

Injecting room reversal at Yarra

More mayor and deputy mayor elections decided around Victoria

A councillor working remotely from the other side of the country sparks criticism

A sudden GM resignation shocks a NSW council

Clarence Valley facing an alleged governance crisis

A Christmas lights controversy at a South Australian council

and a WA mayor apologises after a tree removal mistake

and much more news from…