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Today on the Roundup,

A developer loses his latest bid to stop the release of IBAC’s Operation Sandon report, as reports emerge of a plan to strip decision making powers from councils;

Two councils reject proposals for overseas delegations;

A council apologises for distressing ‘eviction’ letters;

A council CEO’s employment terminated over allegations;

Calls for an investigation into allegations about a Council CEO’s relationship with a serial letter to the editor writer ;

And in a Roundup exclusive, the WA council bringing the first trackless tram to Australia.

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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Today on the Roundup weekend edition, 22nd July:

A last minute attempt to stop the release of the Operation Sandon report;

A Council call for a ban on commercial kangaroo shooting, while another will stop fossil fuel advertising on its buildings;

A regional council  to require photo ID to attend council meetings;

A new mayor elected at Toowoomba;

Councillors coming and going in NSW;

And a Council CEO reportedly stood down in the NT

And much more ahead in your roundup of news from across the world of local government.

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

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On the July edition of the Roundup's interview special, Council Conversations:

The rural shire flood recovery project recognised with a National Local Government Award;

Learn about one of the new Council projects using AI technology to save native wildlife from ending up as roadkill;

And we check on two Victorian councils that have received funding from Recycling Victoria’s bioenergy fund to explore new technologies and solutions for waste to energy.

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 Boundless Insights - with Aviva Klompas
In depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.

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On the Roundup for 19th July 2023, 

Shock and disappointment across regional Victoria as its hosting of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is scrapped - I’ll have a roundup of all the reaction to yesterday’s announcement.

Reaction also to sweeping new reforms to tackle gambling harm;

Tasmania’s government takes forced amalgamations off the table; and then announces a surprise move to remove some planning powers from councils;

A twist in the countback process to fill a vacancy at Strathbogie Council;

Irresponsible dog owners in the sights of government and councils in Queensland;

And shocking new statistics about disposable vape usage leads councils to call for a ban in the UK.

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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On your weekend update from the Roundup for 15th July, all roads lead to Echuca for the Rural Councils Victoria forum; 
Victoria’s electoral review proposals labelled as absurd and ridiculous;
Concerns about late night council meetings at a regional council; 
A rural councillor denied a six month leave of absence;
A sporting champion denied a major civic honour;
A mayor’s outrage over a public gallery member’s hand signal;
And two US mayors step down this week after public outcry over their social media activity.

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

The Local Government News Roundup is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, the national broadcaster on all things local government; with support from Symphony3 - simple, connected customer experiences.

Links for stories referenced in the podcast can be found in the transcript, or by visiting the Roundup website.

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