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Season 5 Episode 490
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Plans for new high density precincts unveiled in MelbourneLiverpool Councillors move to have the city’s CEO suspendedA mayor distanc…Published on 10 hours ago
Landslide inquiry report, a nonsensical decision, and AI manipulation
Season 5 Episode 489
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
The McCrae Landslide Board of Inquiry report has been submitted to government - what are the likely implications for the local gover…Published on 2 days, 10 hours ago
A mayor’s health battle, a new Lord Mayor, and a bygone prayer
Season 5 Episode 488
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Two big city Mayors call for the reinstatement of a missing transport linkAn acting mayor appointed as a country mayor deals with he…Published on 4 days, 10 hours ago
“Hateful narratives”: a world first strategy, and toxic culture rejected
Season 5 Episode 487
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Charges laid after seven years of Operation SandonMayors facing down discrimination and hateful narrativesA world first anti-semitis…Published on 1 week ago
“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand
Season 5 Episode 486
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Taking a stand against abuse towards frontline council workers and elected representativesCouncils push back on electricity reforms,…Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
Sweeping meeting changes, a censure overturned, and an un-resignation
Season 5 Episode 485
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
Another council raises concerns about a surprise renewable energy zone proposalAn urgent call for animal foster carers in GippslandSweeping ch…Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Dog attack alarm, funding wins, and more industrial action
Season 5 Episode 484
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Alarm over a disturbing increase in dog attacks in East GippslandThe growth of data centres raises water concerns in HumeAn admissio…Published on 2 weeks ago
Council shutdown, charged Mayor stands aside, and intervention for two councils
Season 5 Episode 483
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Alpine Shire Council shuts down as a police manhunt continuesA metro mayor facing charges stands asideMany Melbourne councils predic…Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Kingston monitors, tight mayoral contests, and a 'gut-wrenching' attack
Season 5 Episode 482
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Monitors announced for KingstonMoorabool’s toxic waste fight with the EPA continuesA waste-to-energy surprise in HumeA former mayor …Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Levy discontent, demerger referendum, and a major restructure
Season 5 Episode 481
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Levy discontent grows as rates notices go outA council’s major restructure plan announcedCasey Council backtracks on controversial l…Published on 3 weeks ago