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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• More signage controversies as council elections enter the final week of voting
• Fears of lost ballots after an Australia Post truck is stolen
• A new poll suggests many are yet to make up their mind about who the next Lord Mayor of Melbourne should be
• Protests as the Victorian Government unveils new plans for housing around train stations
• The NSW government considering significant new planning changes to stimulate housing
• Accusations of a rigged vote raises concerns at a NSW regional council
• Another early term councillor resignation
• Townsville’s mayor under fire again
• and a local government minister steps down for mental health reasons.

Plus alarming new statistics from across the globe about the abuse and threats faced by councillors.

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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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