Censure, corruption inquiry, and unavoidable trade-offs - #577

Local Government News Roundup · Apr 21, 2026 · 28m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

A Fair Work ruling set to hit Councils’ bottom lines

a corruption inquiry announced

a councillor censured and facing disqualification

while another is under investigation over a violent social media post

industrial action escalates across Melbourne

Hawkesbury Council standing up to bullies

a multi-million dollar headache for a Sydney council

an extension for the City of Perth’s monitor

a council unveils its pitch for a new name

a call for an urgent police surge in Townsville

Police investigating a serious incident…