Criminal charges, council mergers, and a four day work week - #562

Local Government News Roundup · Mar 12, 2026 · 28m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

A councillor and a CEO served with alleged criminal charges

New CEOs appointed at Berrigan and Junee Councils

A CEO’s performance review exposes divisions within a NSW council

New land valuations raise concerns about potential rate rises in SE Queensland

Council mergers back on the table in Western Australia, along with calls for compulsory voting in local government elections

And a four day work week introduced by a major international city

plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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