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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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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, MountSupport the show

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