16th January 2022 (#88)

News

On the Local Government News Roundup today, an expansion of Bendigo Airport cleared for takeoff; the death of a high profile local government identity; international recognition for a local tourism icon; and a host of mayoral election announcements from across New South Wales.

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Links to today’s stories:

City of Stirling statement on death of Troy Pickard

https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090802/https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Pickard-dead-at-48

Flying high – funds secured for Bendigo Airport terminal expansion

Bass Coast recognised on world stage

New Dunolly Library opened

The Glasshouse @ the Gannawarra to become reality

Support for rough sleepers a step closer

ALP pledge on disaster mitigation welcomed by ALGA – Australian Local Government Association

Councils want body-worn cameras made legal for regulatory officers – LGAQ

We’re bucking the gender pay gap trend – City of Sydney

List of NSW Mayors elected

California town announces data breach involving police department, loan provider | ZDNet

Vancouver City Council to decide on road tolls after October election | Urbanized

French City Cancels Hydrogen Bus Contract, Opts For Electric Buses – CleanTechnica