Alleged assault, housing feud, and mayor reprimanded - #520

Local Government News Roundup · Nov 23, 2025 · 25m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

A Council CEO allegedly assaulted in a dispute over planning applications

A legal review prompts a tender process overhaul for a regional council

Victorian mayoral elections heading into the home stretch

The Sydney Lord Mayor’s housing feud with the Premier escalates

A contentious vote on flags in the chamber at Federation Council

A proposal to merge two Tasmanian councils on Hobart’s agenda this week

A mayor reprimanded over treatment of the council’s general manager

And bullying claims put the spotlight back on Adelaide…