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On the Roundup today… a new member of State Parliament creates a Councillor vacancy at Yarra Ranges; the South Gippsland Shire monitor has been appointed; mayoral election results from Victoria - and one from New South Wales; a Sydney council loses its light rail service; and a councillor calls out abuse against elected reps and council staff.

Just some of what’s ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, an independent governance organisation supporting councils and councillors to achieve the highest standards of governance;

And by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

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Yarra Ranges Councillor resigns following appointment to Upper House
Liberal Party selects woman to replace veteran upper house MP
South Gippsland Shire Monitor appointed
Council appoints Heather Green as short term CEO
Victorian Mayoral election roundup
Message for construction operators: Don’t skip on our environment
Huge landfill diversion in Melton Recycling Facility upgrade
Cr Penny Flynn: Abusing Councillors is not okay
Caretaker mode for NSW councils signals final stretch to elections
NSW Electoral Commission - work at an election
Incumbent John Connors elected uncontested as Dungog Shire Council mayor
Let's Get Moving! SEQ Mayors urge action on transport and liveability in time for 2032
Media release: Inner West Mayor responds to light rail debacle - Inner West

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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