Landlord double rates, photo scandal twist, and a 17 year embezzlement

Local Government News Roundup

English - June 13, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB
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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

Merri-bek Council agrees to explore higher rates for landlords to fund a reduction for other ratepayersPowercor refuses a Ballarat Council request to meet over a controversial substation projectTwo Capital city mayors champion major reforms to short stay accommodation rulesA Queensland deputy mayor refers herself to the state’s integrity agencyA major regional council investigates a potential data breach after personal information was exposed onlineand a council employee’s 17 year embezzlement scheme

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