Re-election bids, cash flow problems, and procedural errors - #545

Re-election bids, cash flow problems, and procedural errors - #545

23:18 Feb 1, 2026
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Send a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Melbourne’s Lord Mayor flags a new approach to tackling the cost of vandalismA call from rural councils to pause major consultations during fire seasonA fierce campaign to retain the Phillip Island MotoGPA high profile resignation from a Sydney councilA NSW council considers its options as it faces severe cash flow problemsA surprise election announcement from the mayor of the Gold CoastA high profile Tasmanian mayor confirms a re-election bidand 40 WA councils take a stand on renewable energy Support the showThe Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences; and Rath Engineering Development - smarter local government systems built from real on-the-ground experience.Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.Support the Roundup and get access to special episodes and regular breaking news updates by becoming a subscriber for around $5 per month. ($3 USD) Click here to subscribe now.
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