A mayor under scrutiny, the toll of abuse, and a “wooden spoon” controversy - #573

About this episode

This episode discusses various controversies and challenges facing local governments, including a mayor under investigation and the impact of budget cuts on council staff.

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A local government minister in hot water over a throwaway commentMore councillor resignationsThe state government accused of rushing through planning changes in Melbourne’s bayside suburbsA Queensland Mayor under investigation over a CEO recruitment processThe personal toll on a Council CEO as budget cuts loomThe price tag on staff departures in Parramattaand new moves to protect council officers from abuseAnd the Roundup ...

People in this episode

Host: Chris Eddy

Topics covered

• local government
• politics
• council investigations
• budget cuts
• staff departures
• abuse protection

Keywords

• local government
• mayor investigation
• council CEO
• budget cuts
• staff departures
• abuse protection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Queensland, Parramatta

Places: Melbourne

More episodes of Local Government News Roundup

• Rubbish move, ICAC grilling, and a failed transparency push - #595 · June 12, 2026 · 20 min
• An ineffective taskforce, waiver rejected, and Operation Navarra continues - #594 · June 11, 2026 · 16 min
• Suspension invalid, election delay, and a governance plan - #593 · June 10, 2026 · 15 min
• Honours, disputes, tree vandalism and an election twist - #592 · June 8, 2026 · 23 min
• A forged signature, a cyber attack, and an atrocious price tag - #591 · June 4, 2026 · 23 min
• Mayoral deadlock, rates shock and a Tasmanian shake-up - #560 · June 2, 2026 · 23 min