Today on the Roundup, the state government’s social housing rates exemption will not proceed; a political signage row continues in Melbourne; a new councillor for Yarra Ranges; councils react and respond to devastating floods in Qld and NSW; a major funding program announced for Sydney councils; and the role of councils in helping small businesses recover post covid.
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Links to today’s stories:
Victorian Government statement on property reform package
Bayside council backflips on campaign sign stoush between Zoe Daniel and Liberal Tim Wilson | Australia news | The Guardian
Bayside rules on election signs
Results of Yarra Ranges by-election
Building Blocks Partnership agreement announced for Melton
Stonnington takes legal action over heritage property removal
Mud Army 2.0 | Brisbane City Council
City of Logan flood update Tuesday, March 1
Statement on flood by Mayor Steve Krieg
Flood clean-up starts tomorrow – Byron Shire Council
Westinvest to transform local communities
Canterbury-Bankstown and Blayney Shire Councils win NSW’s Most Prestigious Local Government Awards
Rain may delay re-opening of Merimbula Airport
Blacktown bestows Key to the City
Robotic mower is new turf for Council
Sohi says Alberta budget a ‘slap in the face’ for Edmonton
Council won’t ask Ottawa to decriminalize small amounts of drugs in Winnipeg city limits | CBC News
Gwynedd Council building homes for locals for first time in 30 years
Chicago’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Program To Begin In April