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24th August 2022

On the Roundup today:
Controversial new governance rules passed in Yarra City; excitement over a potential new train station in Melbourne’s west; bin service changes at some Melbourne councils in the news; a NSW council’s financial troubles in the spotlight; and Devonport doubles down on a proposed council amalgamation.

And why are all of Victoria’s councils being asked to participate in a place naming survey - and what will be done with the data?

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