Local Government News Roundup

Airport rail compromise, a mayoral declaration, and an AI trial

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Coming up today on the Local Government News Roundup for Monday, 8th July 2024:

  • A compromise on an above-ground station may have put the Melbourne Airport Rail Link back on track
  • Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor declares his candidacy for election
  • Rural councils urge the federal government to reconsider water buy-backs
  • Calls for an urgent inquiry into youth mental health services 
  • A council’s call for a new ambulance station in the wake of concerning waiting times data
  • Liverpool Council backs away from a controversial parking fine practice
  • AI technology to be tested for faster development approvals in NSW
  • An admission that Brisbane Council was not consulted on a new government public transport initiative
  • A Scottish council worker jailed for embezzlement

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