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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• Hepburn Shire Council crippled by councillor stand-downs, in what the council calls a purposeful manipulation of the Local Government Act - the latest on the governance crisis is coming up
• Plus new court action against the government, this time from Boroondara Council
• A NSW councillor suspended from office
• Blacktown opts for a reduced special rate variation
• Gold Coast Council’s CEO seeks legal advice on a proposed leadership review
• New Council CEOs appointed in South Australia and Western Australia

All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast.

The Local Government News Roundup is supported this month by the National Growth Areas Alliance “Emerging Growth Areas Forum. Tuesday, 4th August at Hume City Council Town Hall in Broadmeadows, running alongside the NGAA National Congress. Registration is open now to all local governments — head to the NGAA website - ngaa.org.au - to secure your place.

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