Lorraine Rosenberg leaves yesterday's Local Government Association meeting. Photo: David Mariuz / AAP

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Onkaparinga councillor sought ministerial intervention in 'no-confidence' vote

The Onkaparinga councillor who led a successful no-confidence motion in mayor Lorraine Rosenberg wrote to Local Government Minister Stephan Knoll asking him to waive any prospective conflict of interest, InDaily can reveal.

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LGA president considers position as mayors lament "trashed" local govt brand

Beleaguered Onkaparinga mayor Lorraine Rosenberg could step down as president of the Local Government Association as early as tomorrow as criticism of her role continues to escalate, with fellow council leaders despairing that “anger and mistrust” towards the sector has reached an all-time high.

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City council seeks a seat at Govt's rate-capping table

Lord Mayor Martin Haese will personally consult with the State Government over its rate-capping legislation on behalf of the city council, as it questions the value of remaining a member of the Local Government Association.

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Labor MPs break ranks over rate-capping

Labor MPs have broken ranks with their party over the Marshall Government’s looming bid to impose a council rate-capping scheme, with two members publicly speaking out against the policy – despite the Opposition remaining open to backing it.

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LGA warns Labor not to "stab us in the back" on rate-capping

The state’s Local Government Association has revealed it spent almost $200,000 campaigning against the Liberals’ plan to cap council rates, denying the money was wasted because “six out of 10 South Australians voted for parties that opposed” the measure.