On today’s edition of the Roundup, Hume City Council’s day in court approaches; social housing properties to be exempt from council rates; another NSW CEO is moving on; an increasing number of WA councils are calling for compulsory voting at council elections; and misconduct charges against a Queensland Mayor have been dismissed.
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Links to stories referenced in this episode:
Hume City Council’s day in court approaches
Brimbank welcomes additional investment in Sunshine
Building A Secure Future For Social Housing In Victoria
Sustainability Victoria CEO resigns for election run
Microsurfacing rollout for Horsham roads
Qenos and Cleanaway joint venture for recycling plastics
Bandicoot spotted in Koo Wee Rup’s underground crossing | Cardinia Shire Council
Shellharbour CEO resigns to take on new role
Vincent joins calls for compulsory voting in local government elections | PerthNow
Complaint against Barcaldine Mayor dismissed; LGAQ welcomes dismissal of OIA matter involving Barcaldine Region Mayor Sean Dillon – LGAQ
‘Not backing down’: Narrabri bid to reroute inland rail gathers steam | Transport | The Guardian
Data centre giant set to move into Adelaide CBD
Pawsome news for animals across the state | RSPCA NSW
LGNSW President’s Message 15 February
Kyoto eyes empty homes tax to stem exodus of young people
Cincinnati City Council and mayor adopt first-ever Code of Conduct | WVXU
Newcastle e-scooter trial extended until November – BBC News