Double dipping hypocrisy, beefed up security, and a tree crisis

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• A Council CEO calls out double-dipping hypocrisy
• A war of words between a mayor and a state Premier
• Ongoing anti-semitic activity prompts a united call for action
• Increased security following more vandalism at Ballarat’s Botanic Gardens
• A former long serving Lord Mayor calls time on her local government career
• Sydney councils faced with a tree crisis
• A former capital city CEO takes on an interim role
• and Canadian councils on the frontline of a US trade war

All of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one local government podcast.

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Chapters

1. Double dipping hypocrisy, beefed up security, and a tree crisis (00:00:00)

2. Victorian Roundup (00:01:42)

3. National Roundup (00:10:38)

4. Global Roundup (00:18:57)

5. Interview: Chris Brown (00:20:36)