$3M win, costly mistake, and three strikes for controversial councillor - #512

Local Government News Roundup · Nov 2, 2025 · 30m

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

A $3M VCAT win for Glen Eira over the Melbourne Racing Club

Battery storage push back in Baw Baw

A costly infringement mistake in Yarra Ranges

Aged care reforms place new obligations on councillors

NSW’s most controversial councillor suspended for a third time

Councils take a stand against new meeting rules

Disaster role locked in for Queensland mayors

A staff exodus raises concerns at a Tasmanian council

and a call for compulsory voting at South Australian council elections

plus more new local government news from across…