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A call for calm, a hefty fine, and a big city crackdown – #626

A call for calm from Mildura’s mayor after a shocking event in the town centre
Hepburn Shire councillors back at work, and ready to appoint an interim CEO
More Victorian councillors set to contest the state election
A NSW council hits back after the OLG declines to act against one of its councillors
A hefty fine for the illegal clearing of native trees in Sydney
A Tasmanian council GM and Mayor at odds with a former state MP

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Waratah-Wynyard councillor passes

Another council is coming to terms with the loss of a serving councillor. Long serving Waratah-Wynyard Councillor and former Mayor, Kevin Hyland, has passed away. Cr Hyland dedicated over two decades of public service to the North-West community, serving on council from 1999 to 2012, returning in 2014, and holding the role of Mayor between […]

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Casey mayor to step down ahead of state election bid

Date: 10th August 2026 Cr Stefan Koomen will step down as Mayor of the City of Casey from 4pm on Tuesday 18 August, after confirming his intention to contest the Victorian state election in November. Cr Koomen announced on Friday 7 August that he intends to run in the state poll in the seat of […]

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10/08/26

City of Bunbury Deputy Mayor Tresslyn Smith dies

Date: 6th August 2026 The City of Bunbury has announced the death of Deputy Mayor Cr Tresslyn Smith, who served as an elected member for nine years and as Deputy Mayor for five. In a statement published on the council’s website, Bunbury Mayor Cr Jaysen Miguel said Tresslyn’s contribution to the city extended well beyond […]

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06/08/26

Charges dropped, mysterious departure, and sector first working week – #625

Today on the Local Government News Roundup: Also today, a preview of LG Innovate 2026 – the AI conference for local government, with Vanessa Huxley from Davidson. Listen now: The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by LG Innovate 2026: the national AI summit for local government, hosted by Davidson, in partnership with […]

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Mystery surrounds sudden departure of Nambucca Valley Council General Manager

Date: 5th August 2026 Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of Nambucca Valley Council‘s General Manager, Mr Bede Spannagle, who has resigned effective 24 July 2026, after serving in the role since December 2023. The resignation was noted through a confidential mayoral minute considered in closed session at the Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 22 July. No […]

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