“Purposeful manipulation” - a council crippled - #616

Local Government News Roundup · Jul 15, 2026 · 21m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

Hepburn Shire Council crippled by councillor stand-downs, in what the council calls a purposeful manipulation of the Local Government Act - the latest on the governance crisis is coming up

Plus new court action against the government, this time from Boroondara Council

A NSW councillor suspended from office

Blacktown opts for a reduced special rate variation

Gold Coast Council’s CEO seeks legal advice on a proposed leadership review

New Council CEOs appointed in South Australia and Western Australia

All of that and more just ahead on…