Assault charge, housing pressures, council reforms- ft. Mark Dupe #507

Local Government News Roundup · Oct 21, 2025 · 44m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Yarra’s Mayor charged with assault

Anger from Kingston Council over a controversial development approval

Disappointment as Ballarat loses a major sporting event

52 jobs to go as the axe falls at Shoalhaven Council

The NSW Premier threatens councils over housing

New reforms announced for local government in Queensland

A misconduct finding against a South Australian mayor

and more election outcomes in Western Australia

Plus, an interim CEO’s views on new reforms set to shake up council meeting practices in NSW from next…