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Transparency push rejection, no “gutless” apology, and a “pokie palace” blast – #638

  • Hepburn Shire confirms its Interim CEO arrangements
  • A Murrindindi Shire councillor resigns, as a former mayor is set to return to Wyndham Council
  • The Hills Shire rejects a transparency push amid ICAC scrutiny
  • The mayor refusing to apologise for “gutless” rate-rise critics comment
  • Redland Council targets its own mayor in a conduct submission
  • While Logan’s Mayor comes out strong against a “pokie palace” plan
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