31st March 2021 (#8)

In this episode:
A win for Mornington Peninsula in the fight against a controversial gas line proposal; new smart city projects from Geelong and Yarra; the first 5-star green star train station in Melbourne; and Blue Mountains Council safe from dismissal. And lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally.

Links for this episode:

1. Decision on proposed gas pipeline project ; Morn Pen Shire response.
2. Greater Geelong Smart City Strategic Framework
3. Yarra install's new smart benches
4. Reservoir Station achieves 5-star Green Star rating
5. Colac Otway secures land for future open space and sports facilities
6. Campaign to promote living in regional Australia
7. Final report released on public inquiry into Blue Mountains council
8. Blue Mountains Council named most animal friendly
9. Penrith wants Castlereagh Corridor built
10. NSW Local Government Excellence Awards extends nominations
11. Northern Beaches consults on EV charging station rollout
12. Tweed Shire warning on water meter thefts
13. South Australia regional airport master plan
14. Fremantle explores a discount care for ratepayers
15. UK Supporting Families program
16. UK plan to pay for cigarette litter clean up
17. $2.2 billion Canada Community Building Fund

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