Local Government News Roundup
Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
Local Government News Roundup
A new mayor, a last minute reprieve, and local govt reforms locked in - #630
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
- Casey Council Picks a New Mayor
- Campaspe Names an Interim CEO
- Bayside Council Grants A Temporary Reprieve For Brighton Beach Bowls Club
- A $3M Oval Plan Becomes a $20M Problem for Ku-ring-gai Council
- A Council GM’s Harrassment Case Ends in a Conviction
- New CEOs appointed at Western Downs and Central Highlands Councils
- Tasmanian Local Government Reforms Locked In
- and Potential Legal Action after a South Australian Councillor’s Resignation
- Plus Jim Magee's view on an election commitment to mandate weekly rubbish collections
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