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Back to SearchUnfair dismissal, private security furore, and historic council budgets
Season 5 Episode 469
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
A council worker wins an unfair dismissal caseA hard-fought win for Techno Park …11 months, 1 week ago
Dysfunctional budget debacle, mayoral challenge, and a rate cap warning
Season 5 Episode 468
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
A suspended councillor’s legal troubles resolvedA mayor’s budget challenge to th…11 months, 1 week ago
Procedural vandalism, toxic dysfunction, and a costly decision
Season 5 Episode 467
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
The Victorian Government releases its response to an inquiry into local governme…11 months, 1 week ago
Liquor licence loss, democracy returns, and a “toxic” debate
Season 5 Episode 466
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Another council introduces security measures for its meetingsConcerns as council…11 months, 2 weeks ago
Multi-million dollar mistake, job cuts clash, and election bill shock
Season 5 Episode 465
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Councils consider legal options over an unpopular state taxA multi-million dolla…11 months, 2 weeks ago
Election rejected, concerning loophole, and a trivial complaint crackdown
Season 5 Episode 464
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
More drama at Golden Plains as a countback winner rejects a spot on the CouncilH…11 months, 2 weeks ago
Bargaining tension, CEO movements, and a councillor reprimanded
Season 5 Episode 463
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Contention over a push for multi-council enterprise agreementsThe ESC releases i…11 months, 3 weeks ago
Honours, awards, resignations and interventions
Season 5 Episode 462
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
A metro council exploring legal options to challenge the state’s ESV levyA contr…11 months, 3 weeks ago
Result stands, flag furore, and a nauseating attack
Season 5 Episode 461
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Result stands - VCAT rules on fraudulent votes in the city of KnoxA flag furore …11 months, 4 weeks ago
Project pushback, alliance pullback, and a cheeky council campaign
Season 5 Episode 460
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
A new operating model for G21 as councils withdraw fundingAn Acting CEO becomes …1 year ago