Crossing backdown, online abuse, and growing pains ft. Todd Carney - #654

Local Government News Roundup · Oct 18, 2026 · 33m

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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

A council's backdown on school crossing cost-shifting

Geelong heads off a controversial supermarket development

A class action settlement proposal over a council nominations debacle

A backdown on grant distribution changes in NSW

Brisbane Council to destroy two dogs involved in an alleged violent attack

Growing concerns about online abuse towards council candidates in Tasmania

and a WA councillor's call for changes to defamation laws

Also today:

Penrith Mayor Todd Carney calls for more investment in Outer Western Sydney ahead of…