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On the midweek update from the Local Government News Roundup,
the state government set to reveal reforms to deal with a housing crisis, as councils hit back against claims they are to blame;

Council waste charges in the media spotlight this week;

A Melbourne council holding firm on Australia Day events;

The challenges faced by council-run regional airports;

A council to take on VicRoads maintenance responsibilities;

Local government funding highlights from the NSW state budget

A Lord Mayor’s call for pets on public transport criticised;

and commissioners to be installed at embattled Birmingham City Council

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