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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

An urgent call for action on bushfire support
A NSW councillor under fire for controversial Australia Day comments
A close-knot town in mourning, as the hunt continues for a council worker turned fugitive
A warning for parents from a Queensland mayor
Two Tasmanian councillors suspended for conduct breaches
Hobart City Council under watch from the local government minister
A council rejects a merger "ambush",
and calls for the Mayor of Alice Springs to resign

Also today, strong representation from local government in this year’s Australia Day honours list.

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Australia Day controversies, merger ambush, and councillor suspensions - #543

Local Government News Roundup

Australia Day controversies, merger ambush, and councillor suspensions - #543