🔒 1st August 2021 (#43)

Local Government News Roundup

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Coming up in this episode…councils claim advocacy wins from new level crossing removal announcements across Melbourne; CEO appointment news and the result of the Cardinia Shire by-election; Rockhampton celebrates securing a new air route for its airport; and much more coming up on this edition of the Roundup, which is brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
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Ten more level crossing removals announced
Brimbank claims advocacy win
Maroondah welcomes removals in its municipality
New Councillor elected to Cardinia Shire
Mildura appoints Acting CEO
Yarra to extend footpath trading fees waiver
CEO for Digital Victoria announced
Gunnedah Mayor wants consultation on assisted dying
Rockhampton airport secures new route
Federal funding for regional airports
Queensland to fund new OIA positions
Blue Mountains and EPA campaign against illegal dumping
Streaky Bay CEO appointed
Bushfire mitigation funding for WA Councils
LGPA postpones National Congress
Los Angeles bans homeless encampments
New Orleans expecting increase in demand for homeless she

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