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The episode discusses a split mayoral vote, significant rate hikes in NSW, and various local government issues across Australia and New Zealand.

Send us Fan Mail Coming up on the podcast today: A dramatic adjournment after a split mayoral vote on the Mornington PeninsulaArarat’s CEO announces his departure after eight yearsNSW councils get the green light for massive rate hikes of up to 58 per centSnowy Monaro Councillor Andrew Thaler faces a tense hearing over bullying allegationsSydney councils crack down on illegal tree poisoningsMayoral races heat up in Tasmania’s north-westNew Zealand moves to strip unelected iwi representatives ...

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Host: Chris Eddy

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Places: Mornington Peninsula, Ararat, NSW, Tasmania, New Zealand

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