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Bill debated, disgusting graffiti condemned, and a new rate cap announced – #633

  • The Victorian Parliament debates new changes to the Local Government Act
  • Ararat Council names its next chief executive
  • A bullying case against Liverpool’s mayor discontinued
  • Bega Valley Shire condemns “disgusting” graffiti on a heritage bridge
  • New bans covering the use of AI smart glasses at Brisbane Council’s 21 pools
  • A Tasmanian councillor threatens legal action… against another Tasmanian council
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