28th March 2021 (#7)

In this episode:
Former councillors and officers found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct; a new multi-million dollar aquatic centre opens; CEO appointments in Victoria and Queensland; a new tool to help councils meet climate change obligations in their Council Plans; the US city that has abandoned tolls in favour of electric vehicles; and lots more from around the world of local government around Australia and internationally.

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Links for this episode:
1. Macedon Ranges CEO appointed
2. Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre launched
3. NAGA Climate Change guide
4. Brimbank pushes for Calder upgrade
5. Youth invited to name new Cardinia centre
6. Western Water biogas facility opened
7. First sod turned for Footscray Hospital
8. ICAC findings against former councillors and officers
9. Bayside No Cruise Ship campaign gets support
10. Isaac Regional Council CEO appointed
11. Ipswich Acting CEO appointed
12. Cairns new CEO starts
13. Maryland County renaming commission survey
14. Seattle abandons congestion pricing
15. Tucson polices recycling behaviour

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