Councillor questioned, book ban reconsidered, and more CEOs resign

Local Government News Roundup

English - May 14, 2024 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB
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Today on the Local Government News Roundup:

A Gippsland councillor questioned by PoliceMelbourne City achieves its first surplus in five yearsBayside Council concerned over Suburban Rail Loop planning changesCumberland’s controversial book ban to be reconsideredIPART rules on NSW Council special rate variationsA multimillion-dollar fraud investigation underway at Gold Coast City CouncilThe Queensland Council CEO exodus continuesA South Australian council’s legal fees under the microscopeA cybersecurity incident shuts down Wichita city computer systems

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