“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand

Season 5 Episode 486

In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:

Taking a stand against abuse towards frontline council workers and elected representatives
Councils push back on electricity reforms, lifeguard funding and planning call-ins
Rural NSW councils look to the future after devastating economic blows
A council’s planned tribute to rock band AC/DC
Striking staff to be locked out from today in Townsville
and commissioners appointed and the remaining councillors removed from the troubled Town of Port Hedland Council

plus much more local government news from across Australia and beyond

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“Beyond disgraceful”: councils taking a stand