The suspension of Strathbogie Shire Council

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Local Government News Roundup for 6th December 2023

Our top story today:

Strathbogie Shire Council has been suspended, with an administrator to oversee its governance functions until the next election. 

Also today:

The Chair Administrator’s term extended at Moira;

A by-election set for Greater Dandenong;

A mayor speaks out after white supremacists march in the streets of Ballarat;

Calls for tougher action against tree vandals in Sydney;

A reprieve for commercial dog walkers in Sydney’s Inner West;

Queensland Mayors make big decisions about Olympic and Commonwealth Games;

And councillors and senior executives removed from their positions at a troubled Canadian council.

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