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Back to EpisodesWhittlesea woes, Golden Plains’ plight, plus ridiculous arguments and lame excuses
Season 5
Episode 450
Published 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
- Election voided - Whittlesea Council down another councillor
- Dysfunction at Golden Plains under the spotlight
- Greenline cut and more bike lanes planned in the city of Melbourne’s new budget
- The results are in from a review of Newcastle City Council
- A deputy mayor resigns citing the pressures of the role and low pay
- A veteran Council CEO announces retirement
- and a mayor calls out fellow councillors over the outcome of a breach of conduct investigation
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