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“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand

“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand

Update: 2025-09-02
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

  • Taking a stand against abuse towards frontline council workers and elected representatives
  • Councils push back on electricity reforms, lifeguard funding and planning call-ins
  • Rural NSW councils look to the future after devastating economic blows
  • A council’s planned tribute to rock band AC/DC
  • Striking staff to be locked out from today in Townsville
  • and commissioners appointed and the remaining councillors removed from the troubled Town of Port Hedland Council

plus much more local government news from across Australia and beyond

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“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand

“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand

Chris Eddy