Misinformation refuted, bridge decision deferred, defamation win - #540

Misinformation refuted, bridge decision deferred, defamation win - #540

Author: Chris Eddy January 18, 2026 Duration: 17:20
Send us Fan Mail In this Summer Series update from the Local Government News Roundup: Councils mobilise to deal with yet more extreme weather eventsGreater Geelong refutes misinformation about the future of its waterfront bollardsWaverley Council defers a decision on the future of the Bondi Park bridgeA controversial prayer hall defies a council shutdown orderCessnock proceeding with a controversial rate rise proposaland a Perth mayor wins a $250,000 defamation case. Support the show The Loca...

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