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On the weekend Roundup for 5th August 2023, 

Council concerns over a new state government agreement with Indigenous groups;

Yarra Ranges Shire Council in court, and fined over powerline clearance issues;

A council call to stop the sale of state government owned land;

Tasmania’s Dorset Council suspended, and its mayor reprimanded in a code of conduct matter;

Pressure mounts on a NSW MP to give up his dual role as a councillor;

An extraordinary attack on a NSW mayor in state parliament;

And a US mayor caught up in alleged Presidential election voter fraud.

Plus much more local government news from across Australia and around the world.

The VLGA and LGIU are hosting their next Global Executive Live Panel on Thursday 22 May from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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