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A call for calm, a hefty fine, and a big city crackdown – #626

A call for calm from Mildura’s mayor after a shocking event in the town centre
Hepburn Shire councillors back at work, and ready to appoint an interim CEO
More Victorian councillors set to contest the state election
A NSW council hits back after the OLG declines to act against one of its councillors
A hefty fine for the illegal clearing of native trees in Sydney
A Tasmanian council GM and Mayor at odds with a former state MP

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