Local Government News Roundup
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Local Government News Roundup
Wyndham mayor resigns, masterplan backlash, and short stay pushback - #619
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
- Wyndham’s mayor finally succumbs to pressure and resigns
- Critical votes loom at two councils on the future of childcare and family day care services
- Liverpool calls for a rethink of a 1.4 billion dollar road upgrade project
- Town centre masterplans spark backlash across three Sydney region councils
- Council CCTV systems helping police find wanted vehicles
- Pushback on Hobart’s short stay rental ban proposal
- And a new CEO appointed at WA’s City of Nedlands
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