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On the Local Government News Roundup for 17th January 2024,
A new councillor elected at Frankston;
A mayor speaks out about media reporting of Australia Day citizenship ceremonies;
The City of Melbourne ordered to hand over documents;
Anger over the removal of a flag from a councillor’s office at the City of Sydney;
Contamination scares with the discovery of asbestos in public places in inner Sydney and a legal concern for a Queensland council;
A mayor cleared of a long running conduct complaint;
And complaints about council budget cuts in the UK.

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