Coming up on the Local Government News Roundup for 18th August 2021, an investigation into EPA decision making on West Gate Tunnel spoil; Councils concerned over proposed new planning controls for Melbourne Airport; new laws under consideration to protect winter sunlight in Melbourne’s parks; government support to retain Council jobs in New South Wales; and a new enquiry into housing affordability in Australia. Plus lots more from around the world of local government in Australia and beyond.
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Ombudsman to investigate EPA West Gate Tunnel decisions
Brimbank and Hume join forces on airport planning concerns
New laws to protect winter sunlight in Melbourne parks
Ballarat launches new circular economy framework
RDA Committee Chair positions open for applications
NSW government funding to retain Council jobs under COVID; LGNSW response
Inner West launches universal vaccination campaign
New enquiry into housing affordability in Australia
Visy to operate new MRF in South Australia
Hobart considers limiting new short-stay accommodation permits
SA Councils invited to comment on dog and cat breeding compliance program
$24M Regatta Park project under way in Penrith
Armidale finds South American market for mixed plastic recyclables
Liverpool UK preparing to take Afghan refugees
1,000 bans for antisocial use of e-scooters in Liverpool