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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

More councils take issue with funding for beach lifeguard services
Townsville’s controversial mayor resigns, but the long running saga is not over
Calls for publication of Council FOI requests
A council’s $2M parking machine overhaul
A Sydney area council CEO reportedly negotiating a contract exit
A major financial restructure for a Queensland council
A string of supplementary election results from South Australia
A costly by-election in WA after a surprise resignation
and controversy over CEO recruitment at a NZ council

and much more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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"Systemic shortcomings", a funding dispute, and a controversial resignation

Local Government News Roundup

"Systemic shortcomings", a funding dispute, and a controversial resignation