Shock and disappointment as regional Victorian Commonwealth Games scrapped

On the Roundup for 19th July 2023, 

Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped - I’ll have a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement.

Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm;

Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a surprise move to remove some planning powers from councils;

A twist in the countback process to fill a vacancy at Strathbogie Council;

Irresponsible dog owners in the sights of government and councils in Queensland;

And shocking new statistics about disposable vape usage leads councils to call for a ban in the UK.

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