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On the Local Government News Roundup for 29th November 2024:

• Alarm bells for council sustainability as a parliamentary inquiry report is released
• A marathon council meeting at Yarra as a new Council team sweeps into power
• The use of municipal monitors at Victorian councils called into question
• A council terminates its long term CEO with immediate effect
• A NSW council’s administration centre shut down after a fire breaks out
• A huge technology win for the Sunshine Coast
• The report into a review of the Tasmanian local government sector released
• and new reforms for the WA sector pass the Parliament.

Plus a spotlight on innovation as we look at new AI project delivering vast improvements in efficiency and responsiveness.

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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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