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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• Melbourne’s Lord Mayor flags a new approach to tackling the cost of vandalism
• A call from rural councils to pause major consultations during fire season
• A fierce campaign to retain the Phillip Island MotoGP
• A high profile resignation from a Sydney council
• A NSW council considers its options as it faces severe cash flow problems
• A surprise election announcement from the mayor of the Gold Coast
• A high profile Tasmanian mayor confirms a re-election bid
• and 40 WA councils take a stand on renewable energy

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