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“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed

“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed

Update: 2025-09-14
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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

  • Case dismissed - the latest twist in the Greater Dandenong Slug Gate saga
  • Urgent briefing for Yarra Council on a VCAT e-scooter challenge
  • A life or death decision looming for kangaroos and wallabies at Mornington Peninsula Shire
  • Council financial management concerns laid bare in a new Auditor General report
  • Pet ownership limits spark backlash for a NSW council
  • Vandalism and asbestos dumping lead to council facility closures
  • Townsville’s suspended mayor found in breach of the code of conduct
  • and the WA premier flags more local government election reforms ahead

plus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.

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“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed

“Clearly oppressive” - Slug Gate case dismissed, urgent briefing, facilities closed

Chris Eddy