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A budget crisis, bill shock and a surprise cat curfew – #622

  • A Ballarat councillor suspended after a live radio disclosure
  • Indigo Shire CEO resigns after nine years
  • Boroondara to introduce a sunset to sunrise cat curfew against staff advice
  • Services cut in a budget crisis in Albury
  • Councils unite against Inland Rail changes
  • A vision for electric air taxis in SE Queensland
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