In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Serious concerns raised about the effectiveness of Victoria’s local government inspectorate
Councillors brand planning changes “un-Australian”
A Councillor fails in a bid to overturn a three month suspension
Further delays in a Council’s General Manager appointment process
A QLD mayor cleared again of conduct breach allegations
A controversial Council website to be overhauled
a WA council sounds the alarm on coastal erosion
Nedlands awaits the appointment of commissioners

All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast.

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Dr Angela Jackson, Commissioner (Social Policy), Australian Productivity Commission
David Marlow, Chief Executive, Third Life Economics
Merryn Tinkler, Manager Economy & Culture, Mount
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Toothless tiger, un-Australian planning rules, and suspension upheld

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