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The Operation Sandon report is out and it makes sweeping recommendations for major reforms to local government planning and governance;

A long running lawsuit against Greater Dandenong is dropped;

A councillor suspended for one month for misconduct;

Another councillor resignation at Strathbogie Shire;

A Tasmanian council on the brink of suspension;

A NSW mayor sets the record straight on referendum signage;

And the WA councils introducing new social media rules for councillors.

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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