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In this episode:
A review announced into the culture of local government in Victoria;
Funding for Victorian Councils to employ staff to work with business on COVID Safe practices;
A trial of e-scooters on the way;
A CEO resign, another loses an unfair dismissal case, and yet another is appointed in a big week of senior executive news;
And the NSW Council saying no to Netflix.

Links:
1. Cultural review of Victorian local government
2. Funding for business concierge staff
3. E-scooter trial this year
4. Baw Baw LED streetlight rollout
5. Mike Hill Fellowship launched
6. Hume wants more info on quarantine proposal
7. Greater Hamilton Digital and Smart Agriculture Festival
8. Surf Coast green lights $39M aquatic and health centre
9. VLGA employment opportunity
10. Adelaide CEO Mark Goldstone resigns
11. Suppression order lifted on Logan unfair dismissal case
12. Northern Beaches wants shark nets removed
13. Byron Bay Shire says no to Netflix - see Mayoral Minute 8.2
14. Fremantle Oval plan gets go-ahead from Council
15. Kiama Council appoints Jane Stroud as CEO
16. Logan councillor reprimanded, Deputy Mayor reelected
17. Resilient Australia Awards open for 2021
18. Extension to Ministers' Awards for Women in LG NSW
19. UK Council loses court bid to stay online
20. 'No Mow May' in Rochester
21. Silent Town Crier Championships in Britain

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