Abhorrent levy, dismissal warning, and CEOs and councils part ways

Local Government News Roundup

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• A levy pause for farmers and more drought assistance announced - but some councils say it's not enough
• The WA council on notice for potential dismissal
• Two Queensland councils sever ties with their CEOs
• The massive flood cleanup under way in NSW
• A council’s controversial decision on burial fees for stillborn children
• A new leader on the Regional Movers Index, as more people give up capital cities for regional Australia

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

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On Tuesday, 22 July the VLGA and LGIU will host the next in its series of Global Executive Live Panels for 2025.

This webinar will explore the topic of Building the Local Economy and will be held online from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Panellists include:

• Dr Angela Jackson, Commissioner (Social Policy), Australian Productivity Commission
• David Marlow, Chief Executive, Third Life Economics
• Merryn Tinkler, Manager Economy & Culture, Mount

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Chapters

1. Abhorrent levy, dismissal warning, and CEOs and councils part ways (00:00:00)

2. Victorian Roundup (00:01:43)

3. NSW Roundup (00:09:17)

4. National Roundup (00:13:07)

5. Global Roundup (00:19:12)