Monumental nomination stuff-up, plus a resignation surprise and a high five commotion

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In the Friday 16th August edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

• The monumental stuff-up in NSW that has led to the forced retirement of more than 40 current councillors
• A councillor resigns, heading off an arbiter-ordered suspension
• Yarra Ranges responds to a “high five” school crossing commotion
• A new renewable energy plan proposed as election campaigning picks up pace
• A NSW councillor censured and referred for further action for alleged misconduct
• The Albury Wodonga hospital on a council’s agenda again
• A council meeting suspended as a protest leads to safety concerns,
• Pressure on Townsville Council to decide on contentious City Deal funding, and
• The councillors who want to ban kebab shops from their city centre

Plus much more news from across the world of local government in Australia and beyond.

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