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    The mystery of the missing CEO

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    Well if you turned up to the Hobsons Bay February Council meeting expecting an explanation about why the CEO was sacked back in January, you’d be a little disappointed.
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    Who holds the power? Elected reps or civil servants?

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    All eyes seem to be on council CEOs lately, after Hobsons Bay suspended theirs last month. For readers of a certain vintage, council Chief Executive...
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    Hey MPs! You say you’re listening to the West? Don’t close Champion Road!

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    By David Hatley  The closure of Champion Road, Williamstown, is a disaster for the local community. I could easily rant on a political basis here,...
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    Better buses leads to healthier and happier children

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    By Adele Vosper, Sustainable Cities Collective member. The results of the Werribee by-election clearly show that business cannot continue as usual. While residents are tired...
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    Boom-gates, level crossings, monitors and a new term for each council

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    Get the latest scoop on the new councillors and a surprising suspension. Find out how our debutantes performed in their first meetings.
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    Maribyrnong Council rejects Yarraville Steel Cement expansion but more toxic battles ahead

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    Inner Westies may have won the first battle against plans to expand a steel cement facility but the war is not over against that and other proposals in the pipeline.
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    Without tunnel filters the West becomes even more toxic than it already is!

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    Action is required to protect the inner west from air and noise pollution resulting from the unfiltered Westgate tunnel ventilation stacks.
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    Out with the old and in with the new – Our new local councillors are sworn in and our mayors chosen

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    Get the latest update on the November 2024 Council meetings.

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