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Season 5 Episode 497
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
More councils take issue with funding for beach lifeguard servicesTownsville’s controversial mayor resigns, but the long running sag…Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Sandon in court, resignations, elections, and another councillor suspended
Season 5 Episode 496
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Baw Baw Shire appoints a new CEOA surprise councillor resignation on the Surf CoastOperation Sandon finally reaches a courtroomCEO a…Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
CEO resignation, high-rise protest, and a surprise restructure
Season 5 Episode 495
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Merri-bek Council CEO Cathy Henderson resigns to head up WorkSafe VictoriaGates demolished as Yarra’s mayor declares a long running …Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Suspension, rate cap error, and a return to democracy
Season 5 Episode 494
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Suspended - a Surf Coast councillor to sit on the sidelines for one monthA win at VCAT for Wyndham City CouncilGeelong to show its c…Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Melton mayhem, Mornington macropods, and a mayoral ultimatum
Season 5 Episode 493
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
A political storm engulfs Melton CouncilWallabies saved from euthanasia on the Mornington PeninsulaMayors unite over deteriorating r…Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
“Bureaucratic nightmare” - disaster funding, earthquakes and a dead whale
Season 5 Episode 492
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Councillor numbers to be slashed under a new Tasmanian Government proposal for local governmentVictorian councils concerned about di…Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed
Season 5 Episode 491
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Case dismissed - the latest twist in the Greater Dandenong Slug Gate sagaUrgent briefing for Yarra Council on a VCAT e-scooter chall…Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
"Blindsided" - high density surprise, suspension push, and clickbait and chaos
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 2 months 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 months 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 2 months ago