Alleged assault, housing feud, and mayor reprimanded - #520

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In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• A Council CEO allegedly assaulted in a dispute over planning applications
• A legal review prompts a tender process overhaul for a regional council
• Victorian mayoral elections heading into the home stretch
• The Sydney Lord Mayor’s housing feud with the Premier escalates
• A contentious vote on flags in the chamber at Federation Council
• A proposal to merge two Tasmanian councils on Hobart’s agenda this week
• A mayor reprimanded over treatment of the council’s general manager
• And bullying claims put the spotlight back on Adelaide City Council

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

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