A perfect storm welfare crisis, and cost shift challenged

Local Government News Roundup

English - July 08, 2023 02:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB
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On the weekend update for 8th July 2023,

A regional council to test the market for its CEO position;

Frankston Council responds to government intervention on a planning matter;

A perfect storm welfare crisis described in Ballarat;

A council calls for help on a government cost shift;

A long serving Queensland mayors announce retirement;

Crowds expected to witness the 3D printing of a council building;

A war of words between a council and an airline continues;

And democracy takes another hit in Hong Kong.

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