On the midweek edition of the Roundup, the latest Council to explore an exit from aged care services; a council forced to restrict access to a local ceremony due to vandalism; a scathing report into the administration of a local government grants scheme in NSW; and Lismore Council sacks another general manager.
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Links to today’s stories:
Council to investigate transition from aged and disability services
City of Maribyrnong
Streamlining delivery of new homes and jobs for Victoria
Vital projects receive $6.46 million funding boost
Funds welcomed for growing Hume community
Council and RFI collaborate on better rail outcomes
NSW auditor-general publishes damning report into government grant scheme at centre of pork-barrelling claims – ABC News
Auditor General releases scathing indictment of NSW Government council grants rorts – Inner West Council
Lismore Council sacks another general manager
Recruitment underway for NBRC CEO
Leo Hotz declared mayor of North Burnett
North Burnett’s new Mayor Les Hotz says services cut by previous council will not be restored – ABC News
Fremantle Council to consider shark fishing law
New pilot project to boost Armidale aquatic centres
$600 million commitment to rebuild Paradise Dam – Bundaberg Now
Petersen Road Sports Ground: work starts on new rugby and touch fields – Moreton Bay Regional Council
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council formalise their strategic partnership
Wiltshire Council proposes £10m staffing budget cut
California court says developers exempt from local rules