State of disaster, Elvis controversy, and an outrageous wall - #537

Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A State of Disaster declared in 18 Victorian local government areas, as multiple bushfires burn across the stateA puzzling new survey about perception of levels of governmentA local mayor quashes speculation about a run for State ParliamentA Sydney council to decide on a rate rise of more than 50 per centControversy at the popular Parkes Elvis FestivalNew powers for NSW councils in the fight against hate speechA controvers...