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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

An ex Melbourne mayor facing sexual assault charges - but his identity cannot be revealed
The election of a new deputy mayor at Greater Geelong delivers a brotherly leadership team
Liverpool’s mayor at odds with the NSW Premier over the use of a council venue
Waverley Council investigating after trees were vandalised by men claiming to be council workers
Calls for Redland Council’s CEO recruitment process to be independently investigated
Rate capping shapes up as an election battleground in South Australia
A councillor resigns, new Council CEO appointments, and yet another monitor appointed in Western Australia

Also today: Stephen Yarwood joins me on Roundup Extra for a conversation about his journey from urban planner to city innovator, with a stint as Adelaide’s Lord Mayor on the way.

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Ex mayor charged, brotherly leadership, and another monitor - ft. Stephen Yarwood #558

Local Government News Roundup