“Systemic shortcomings”, a funding dispute, and a controversial resignation, #497

On the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 29th September 2025: and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe […]

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QLD: Thompson resigns as Townsville mayor

Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson has resigned today, bringing an end to an 18-month controversy surrounding his qualifications. The resignation comes just one week after the Queensland government issued him a show-cause notice. In a defiant video statement released on social media this morning, Thompson announced he will recontest the position in the upcoming by-election, insisting […]

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Sandon in court, resignations, elections, and another councillor suspended, #496

On the latest edition of the Local Government News Roundup: The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, and find the link for your podcast player here. Subscribe here for back catalogue, breaking news updates and priority access to special […]

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CEO resignation, high-rise protest, and a surprise restructure, #495

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Plus, Regional Capitals Australia Acting Chair Kevin Mack on the policy changes needed to unlock the potential of regional capitals across the country. The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, with support from Symphony3. Listen to this episode here, […]

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