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Back to EpisodesCriminal charges, council mergers, and a four day work week - #562
Season 6
Episode 562
Published 2 weeks ago
Description
In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
- A councillor and a CEO served with alleged criminal charges
- New CEOs appointed at Berrigan and Junee Councils
- A CEO’s performance review exposes divisions within a NSW council
- New land valuations raise concerns about potential rate rises in SE Queensland
- Council mergers back on the table in Western Australia, along with calls for compulsory voting in local government elections
- And a four day work week introduced by a major international city
plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.
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