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
Suspension stayed, unrelenting personal attacks, and a desperate attempt at deflection - #621
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:
- Rate cap overhaul predicted
- Ballarat to keep family day care running
- Hepburn names its interim chief
- A rotating mayoral model rejected
- A councillor suspension stayed, pending appeal
- An art exhibition sparks backlash
- The unrelenting personal attacks behind a CEO’s resignation
- A three month suspension for a South Australian councillor
- And secrecy surrounds decision making about a WA Council CEO
plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.
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