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Latest edition Edition date · Fri, 12 June 2026

Rubbish move, ICAC grilling, and a failed transparency push – #595

  • Merri-bek moving to fortnightly rubbish collection
  • Mornington Peninsula to transition out of aged care service delivery
  • Greater Dandenong set to decide on deferring its glass recycling rollout
  • Gail Connolly grilled about allegations of workplace bullying
  • Townsville’s mayor denies assault allegations
  • South Perth considers a request to extend the term of its local government monitor
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