A tokenistic process, a wombat apology, and a delay for democracy - #647

Local Government News Roundup · Oct 1, 2026 · 27m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

Another mayor steps aside to run for State Parliament

The City of Melbourne's new position on January 26

Two Councils withdraw from they call a 'tokenistic' consultation process

A Council apology after wombats were inadvertently impacted by a rabbit control program

Clarence Valley Council calls for an investigation into its own governance

An indefinite delay for Coober Pedy's return to democracy

A serious misconduct opinion against a former WA council manager

Plus more mayoral elections and CEO movements

and much more local…