9th March 2022 (#103)

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9th March 2022:
The Bayside political signage dispute heads to the Supreme Court today; the new CEO announced for Infrastructure Victoria; a new leadership program to develop more future women councillors; calls to relocate the Lismore CBD rejected; and east coast city reaction to a nuclear submarine base proposal.

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​​Badger v Bayside City Council – Trial | The Supreme Court of Victoria
Yarra Council removes controversial code of conduct provisions
Jonathan Spear appointed new CEO of Infrastructure Victoria
Leadership development for future women councillors
ALGWA highlights female councillor numbers Australia-wide
Frankston’s Street Art Walking Tours recognised as among nation’s best
Street Art Awards winners list
Sons of the West comes to Maroondah
City of Ballarat advocates strongly for priority projects in election year
SAM building first ever Australian gallery/museum to achieve 6 Star Green Star ‘Design & As Built’ rating – Greater Shepparton City Council
Coalition shortlist for nuclear submarines base were not in Defence’s top five in 2011 review | Australian military | The Guardian
Lismore Mayor rejects CBD relocation – Inside Local Government
Rebates for registering CCTV systems with the police – City of Kwinana
Georges River hits target three years early
Museum marks 60th anniversary of first local television broadcast – Orange City Council
Oxford City Council flies Ukraine flag, and set to end twinning agreement with Perm until Russia’s breaches of international law cease | Oxford City Council
Exeter joins Devon councils pledging support to Ukrainians fleeing conflict – Exeter City Council News
Wakefield Council stands in solidarity with Ukraine
Showing our support for the people of Ukraine – Durham County Council
Valencia County outlaws the chaining of dogs
Government groups launch ads to build faith in elections | AP News