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Season 5 Episode 474
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Turmoil in Perth as a councillor exodus triggers a council’s dismissalA council challenges the EPA at VCATA suspension for a veteran…Published on 2 months ago
Hateful attacks condemned, toxic claims rejected, and a dramatic skyline change
Season 5 Episode 473
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
Hateful attacks condemnedClaims of a toxic council workforce rejectedReaction to new drought support measuresA disappointing state g…Published on 2 months ago
Closing the loophole, poor communication, and shocking mismanagement
Season 5 Episode 472
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
An appeal to the Governor over the ESVF levyA council’s planned exit from maternal and child health servicesA grant loophole closes …Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Intervention granted, a dysfunctional culture laid bare, and a tax-fighting bin chicken
Season 5 Episode 471
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
A win for a metro mayor in courtA councillor resignation to trigger another by-electionA culture of distrust and fear laid bare at H…Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Funding disadvantage, a damn disgrace, and a problematic proposition
Season 5 Episode 470
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
The Victorian Government accused of holding back crucial infrastructure fundingA surprise bank branch closure angers a rural council…Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Unfair 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 residents in Hobsons BayA controversial funding deci…Published on 2 months, 2 weeks 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 the rest of the countryAn apology called for after a c…Published on 2 months, 2 weeks 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 government fundingTwo new members elected to the VLGA boardA…Published on 2 months, 2 weeks 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 councils are set to lose a say in liquor licence decisionsB…Published on 2 months, 3 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 dollar parking fine error at Merri-bek CouncilThe latest …Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago