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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th July 2024:

• A compromise on an above-ground station may have put the Melbourne Airport Rail Link back on track
• Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor declares his candidacy for election
• Rural councils urge the federal government to reconsider water buy-backs
• Calls for an urgent inquiry into youth mental health services 
• A council’s call for a new ambulance station in the wake of concerning waiting times data
• Liverpool Council backs away from a controversial parking fine practice
• AI technology to be tested for faster development approvals in NSW
• An admission that Brisbane Council was not consulted on a new government public transport initiative
• A Scottish council worker jailed for embezzlement

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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