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An ineffective taskforce, waiver rejected, and Operation Navarra continues – #594

  • Glen Eira looks at transferring ownership of residential aged care facility
  • A call for greater Victorian government investment to tackle illegal dumping
  • Gail Connolly back in front of ICAC today
  • Bega Valley Council rejects a request to waive a million dollar debt
  • Sunshine Coast Council’s CEO defends a plan to slash jobs
  • Tensions flare at a Tasmanian council meeting
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