Today on the Local Government News Roundup, lots of movement at the councillor level with countback and by-election results and another councillor resignation this week; a call for tough penalties after a shocking contamination event in Melbourne’s west; the SEQ City Deal finally lands; Hobart moves ahead with a crackdown on short stay accommodation; and the International Spotlight class is in session later in the bulletin.
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Deputy mayor quits: ‘No position is worth your mental health’
Mildura Mayor responds
Warrnambool Mayor steps down
Maroondah by-election result
David Lowe elected to Council
Fish deaths after Altona detergent spill climb into thousands as Hobsons Bay Council calls for tough penalties
Manningham’s latest recognition as a Welcoming City
Expanding Aged Care Service | Bayside City Council
Ballarat wins gold at Australian Tourism Award
Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Strategy launched
New Building Blocks Partnership agreement for Hobsons Bay
Register: VLGA/LGIU Global Executive Panel, 24th March
City Deal to transform South East Queensland | Prime Minister of Australia
Council of Mayors (SEQ)
Hobart moving ahead with limits on short stay accommodation
Historic day for resource recovery in Tasmania
LGAT welcomes new resource recovery regime in Tasmania
New CCTV cameras launched in Lavington CBD | AlburyCity
$2.4 million collaboration will be breath of fresh air for NSW LGAs | The National Tribune
Noose signage laws under review
Last chance to have your say on councillor misconduct review – Office of Local Government NSW
Recognition for City of Swan at IPWEA Awards
Plan for Amazon Headquarters in South Africa in Peril After Court Order – The New York Times
Debate, don’t hate as we approach elections, say councils | Local Government Association
Nude stranger takes the floor during Sask. RM council’s Zoom meeting | CBC News