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State of disaster, Elvis controversy, and an outrageous wall - #537
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:
- A State of Disaster declared in 18 Victorian local government areas, as multiple bushfires burn across the state
- A puzzling new survey about perception of levels of government
- A local mayor quashes speculation about a run for State Parliament
- A Sydney council to decide on a rate rise of more than 50 per cent
- Controversy at the popular Parkes Elvis Festival
- New powers for NSW councils in the fight against hate speech
- A controversial wall sparks outrage in Tasmania
- and a UK Council Chief resigns over allegations of inappropriate behaviour
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