In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Moorabool Shire faces a $1/2M clean up bill after a loss at VCAT
A council and union meet to discuss workplace culture concerns
A sacked street sweeper wins compensation, and is now considering a tilt at federal politics
A dramatic raid on a Sydney council
The green light for a demerger of Cootamundra-Gundagai Council
A marathon Council meeting fails to come to a decision on mayoral misconduct allegations
and the heavy toll of vandalism on councils in northern Tasmania

plus more local government news from around Australia and beyond.

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On Tuesday, 22 July the VLGA and LGIU will host the next in its series of Global Executive Live Panels for 2025.

This webinar will explore the topic of Building the Local Economy and will be held online from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Panellists include:

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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Dangerous precedent, Council raided, and demerger approved

Local Government News Roundup