29th August 2021 (#51)

On the Roundup today… a review of the culture of Victorian councils gets underway; rural councils argue for a lighter level of covid restrictions; South Australian libraries turn down a government funding offer; mandatory risk management requirements on the way for NSW councils; and the US city cracking down on whips in public places.

Just some of the stories ahead on the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association, home of the VLGA Connect series of podcasts and YouTube programs; and by Hunt & Hunt Lawyers - providing advice to help Councils achieve the best for their communities.

Links:
Vic Councils culture review underway
Rural councils call for less restrictive COVID measures; ABC News report
Strathbogie Shire count back announced
Bass Coast forms First Peoples Advisory Committee
Site announced for community hospital in Whittlesea
IPWEA Engineering Excellence nominees announced
Consultation open on metro Melbourne land use framework plans
Knox rainbow youth group launches second film; link to YouTube video
SA Libraries reject government funding offer
Hobart to limit short stay accommodation planning permits
Tasmanian Housing Strategy under development
Mandatory risk management arrangements coming for NSW Councils
Northern Beaches reelects Deputy Mayor Candy Bingham
Tamworth Monopoly game gets final approval

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