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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Victorian councils respond to a contentious new state government tax
A community push to save a regional saleyards from closure
Winners and losers from IPART’s rulings on special rate variations
A ban on live events in Sydney parks draws criticism
Townsville’s suspended mayor launches a petition to have the council sacked
and a WA council on notice as the minister threatens intervention

Plus much more of the latest local government news from Australia and beyond.

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Addressing a pressing issue for local government, this webinar will explore the experiences and lessons from local government across the globe when it comes to Civility in Public life.

Councillors and staff are increasingly tackling issues stemming from rising levels of negative, abusive and sometimes threatening rhetoric. Hear from experts from around the world about what t

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“Complete travesty”, “unfair and cruel” - new tax draws swift response

Local Government News Roundup

“Complete travesty”, “unfair and cruel” - new tax draws swift response