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In the Friday 16th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• The monumental stuff-up in NSW that has led to the forced retirement of more than 40 current councillors
• A councillor resigns, heading off an arbiter-ordered suspension
• Yarra Ranges responds to a “high five” school crossing commotion
• A new renewable energy plan proposed as election campaigning picks up pace
• A NSW councillor censured and referred for further action for alleged misconduct
• The Albury Wodonga hospital on a council’s agenda again
• A council meeting suspended as a protest leads to safety concerns,
• Pressure on Townsville Council to decide on contentious City Deal funding, and
• The councillors who want to ban kebab shops from their city centre

Plus much more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond.

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On Tuesday, 22 July the VLGA and LGIU will host the next in its series of Global Executive Live Panels for 2025.

This webinar will explore the topic of Building the Local Economy and will be held online from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Panellists include:

• Dr Angela Jackson, Commissioner (Social Policy), Australian Productivity Commission
• David Marlow, Chief Executive, Third Life Economics 
• Merryn Tinkler, Manager Economy & Culture, Mount

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