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A mayor under scrutiny, the toll of abuse, and a “wooden spoon” controversy – #573

  • A local government minister in hot water over a throwaway comment
  • More councillor resignations
  • The state government accused of rushing through planning changes in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs
  • A Queensland Mayor under investigation over a CEO recruitment process
  • The personal toll on a Council CEO as budget cuts loom
  • The price tag on staff departures in Parramatta
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