An 'inexcusable mistake', resignations and threats

Local Government News Roundup

Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup:

• The latest on asbestos investigations in Melbourne’s west
• The closure of a netball facility due to recurring mould
• A floating sauna project in the northeast ignites controversy
• A Sydney mayor responds to a tragic incident
• NSW housing reforms progress, with mixed reactions from councils
• An embarrassing start to the new term for Brisbane City Council
• Townsville’s CEO the latest in Queensland to resign following recent elections
• And councillors in Tasmania claimed they have been threatened with jail terms over a general manager recruitment process.

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