Allowances shake-up, the prayer returns, and mayoral oil portraits - #634

Local Government News Roundup · Aug 27, 2026 · 31m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

A council CEO set to depart for the UK

Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali declares his state election intentions

A shake-up of allowances for Victorian councillors

Opening prayers to return to Shoalhaven Council meetings,

as the mayor extends her leave of absence for health reasons

A 44 year council career comes to an end in Muswellbrook

Gold Coast set to privatise its aquatic centres

and New Zealand’s new rates cap draws a swift sector response

Plus, a South Australian council prompts debate after commissioning mayoral portraits…