Local Government News Roundup
Australia’s no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
Local Government News Roundup
Loophole call, CEO comings and goings, and a mayor to retire - #620
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
- Wyndham selects a new mayor
- More calls for the private prosecution loophole to be closed in Victoria
- Whittlesea’s new CEO revealed
- Two Queensland Council CEOs announce their departures
- An interim GM appointed in NSW
- Wagga Council under fire for its approach to rough sleepers
- One of Tasmania’s longest serving mayors set to retire
- Calls for a Hobart councillor’s behaviour to be investigated
- Conduct dispute expenses on the agenda at Northern Midlands
and much more of this week's local government news.
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