Media ban, governance breakdown, and elections postponed - #542

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• More scrutiny over a councillor’s suspension last year
• A council bans a local media outlet over reporting concerns
• Frustration builds over illegal dumping in Greater Geelong
• North Sydney’s controversial rates decision survives a move to rescind
• A councillor’s comments condemned after a tragic road accident
• A frank assessment of a troubled infrastructure project in Townsville
• and a critical breakdown in governance laid bare at the City of Perth in a leaked report

Also today, the UK government reveals its list of postponed council elections, as well as those that are still going ahead this year.

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