In this edition of the Roundup, Council advocacy brings a reprieve for community television; the Victorian Inspectorates’ Election report shows a dramatic increase in complaints especially in relation to social media; Lismore Council’s new GM announced; a strong Council reaction to a controversial decision to store contaminated spoil; and concern about proposed changes to infrastructure contribution rules in NSW.
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Hume City Council responds to contaminated spoil decision; and quarantine facility at Mickleham
New Zoos Victoria board announced
Council advocacy helps save Channel 31
$22M fund for sporting facilities
Inspectorate releases report on 2020 Council Elections
Cardinia Shire by-election candidates confirmed
Funding to expand electric vehicle charging network
VLGA Leading the Agenda, 9th July
LGNSW unhappy about proposed infrastructure contribution changes
Lismore announces new GM
Greater Sydney Planning Awards announced
Setback for Busselton Performance Arts and Convention Centre
No e-scooters for the Gold Coast
Cumberland receives funding injection for civic square
Personal e-scooters approved in Vancouver
Sunday 27 June is Toronto Vaccine Day
East London Council working to reduce air pollution