Local Government News Roundup

Dangerous precedent, Council raided, and demerger approved


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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

  • Moorabool Shire faces a $1/2M clean up bill after a loss at VCAT
  • A council and union meet to discuss workplace culture concerns
  • A sacked street sweeper wins compensation, and is now considering a tilt at federal politics
  • A dramatic raid on a Sydney council
  • The green light for a demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Council
  • A marathon Council meeting fails to come to a decision on mayoral misconduct allegations
  • and the heavy toll of vandalism on councils in northern Tasmania

plus more local government news from around Australia and beyond.

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Local Government News RoundupBy Chris Eddy


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