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Moreland Council votes to change name to Merri-bek, an Aboriginal word meaning 'rocky country'

The shift comes after residents in the inner-Melbourne local government area were given an opportunity to vote for one of three Aboriginal Woi-wurrung words as the new name.

New name for Vic council to end slave ties

New name for Vic council to end slave ties

Ratepayers of a Melbourne council have picked their preferred option for a name change, as the local government seeks to end its historic slavery association.

Falkirk Conservatives hit out as SNP councillor takes on major national role

Falkirk Conservatives hit out as SNP councillor takes on major national role

The SNP's Shona Morrison has pledged to be 'Team Local Government' in her new role as the president of COSLA, but the appointment has been criticised locally.

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Unions warn that council worker strike could see rubbish piling up

Leaders argue that local government was 'the biggest loser' in the recent spending review

South Australian councillors push for simple change that could create diversity

Councillors in regional South Australia are pushing for a fix to local government laws to open up councils to more younger women. But they're meeting resistance.

Welsh Government commissions three research projects into controversial tourism tax for Wales

The tax proposal for overnight visitors to Wales has been savaged by the industry

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NI schools disruption still expected despite Translink strike suspension

The Education Authority has said there will still be some disruption to schools across Northern Ireland

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Democracy denied? Why commissioners replace councillors

Democracy denied? Why commissioners replace councillors

Commissioners will stay on at Tauranga City Council until 2024 - are locals being denied their democratic rights or is more time needed to get the city back on track?

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas sacks department CEOs to deliver 'very substantial mandate'

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas sacks department CEOs to deliver 'very substantial mandate'

South Australia's new Labor government axes four senior bureaucrats appointed by the former Liberal government — including the head of SA Health — as incoming Premier Peter Malinauskas marks his own stamp on the public service.

Councillors 'shocked' by voiding of Kempsey, Singleton, Shellharbour Ward A elections due to iVote

Councillors 'shocked' by voiding of Kempsey, Singleton, Shellharbour Ward A elections due to iVote

Councillors in three local government areas are weighing whether to recontest their positions after the Supreme Court declared void the results of those local government election results.

Households could get £150 energy rebate quicker with direct debit, say councils

Households could get £150 energy rebate quicker with direct debit, say councils

Getting the money to council taxpayers without direct debit arrangements will take longer, the Local Government Association said.

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Alex Salmond calls for Scottish Government to fund a council tax freeze

Alex Salmond calls for Scottish Government to fund a council tax freeze

SNP ministers under pressure over a local government settlement critics say will result in cuts to vital public services.

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