Episode 9, 4th April 2021

News Uncategorized

A $2 billion development underway in Melbourne’s north;
Concept designs released for a new rail bridge for Melbourne Airport Rail;
Victoria’s new Gender Equality Act leading the way for the rest of the country;
The new Victorian Mayoral Advisory Panel announced;
General Manager movements in New South Wales;

And lots more from around the world of local government across Australia and internationally.

Links for this episode:
1. $2B New Epping development
2. Melbourne Airport Rail bridge concept designBrimbank responds
3. Maribyrnong changes polka dot trial
4. Whitehorse disappointed in LXRP compulsory occupation
5. Greater Bendigo launches gastronomy guide
6. VLGA Connect interview with Dr Niki Vincent
7. Mornington Peninsula exiting Family Day Care
8. Kingston wants EGM cap lowered
9. Minister’s Mayoral Advisory Panel announced
10. Government support to keep Mildura Airport operational
11. Broken Hill appoints General Manager
12. Dubbo CEO retires
13. Inner West interim CEO steps down early
14. Wagga Wagga Council wins court case
15. Tamworth trials new wastewater treatment technology
16. Qld government funding for landfill infrastructure
17. Redlands supports Brisbane Olympic bid
18. Cassowary Coast Council terminates Dunk Island Spit lease
19. Townsville spends $1M with Indigenous businesses
20. SA minister refers project to Coastal Protection BoardOnkaparinga response
21. TasCAT inaugural President appointed
22. UK Regulator alleges anti-competitive behaviour
23. Ranchi, India bans cars on Saturdays
24. Chicago to build eSports Stadium

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