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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• The final monitors report for Darebin Council has been released
• A new acting CEO announced for Baw Baw Council
• A mayor cleared by an arbiter of misconduct
• Waverley Council commits $100k to support for the Jewish community
• A special rate variation to proceed at Ballina
• A potential name change for Glenn Innes Severn Council deferred
• A Queensland CEO hits out at media reporting of his Council’s financial position
• and the council fraud update described as a “bombshell admission.”

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

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