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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Case dismissed - the latest twist in the Greater Dandenong Slug Gate saga
Urgent briefing for Yarra Council on a VCAT e-scooter challenge
A life or death decision looming for kangaroos and wallabies at Mornington Peninsula Shire
Council financial management concerns laid bare in a new Auditor General report
Pet ownership limits spark backlash for a NSW council
Vandalism and asbestos dumping lead to council facility closures
Townsville’s suspended mayor found in breach of the code of conduct
and the WA premier flags more local government election reforms ahead

plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed

Local Government News Roundup

“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed