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A tokenistic process, a wombat apology, and a delay for democracy – #647

  • Another mayor steps aside to run for State Parliament
  • The City of Melbourne’s new position on January 26
  • Two Councils withdraw from they call a ‘tokenistic’ consultation process
  • A Council apology after wombats were inadvertently impacted by a rabbit control program
  • Clarence Valley Council calls for an investigation into its own governance
  • An indefinite delay for Coober Pedy’s return to democracy
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