Sickening reference, industrial action and a 4 day week back on the agenda - #571

Sickening reference, industrial action and a 4 day week back on the agenda - #571

Author: Chris Eddy April 7, 2026 Duration: 28:17
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: Pressure mounts on a city mayor to resignA NSW council floats a plan for a four day work weekA mayor’s off mic moment becomes publicIndustrial action set to disrupt services across eight Melbourne councilsA council ‘s $10M legal bill successfully challenged in courtResidents set to protest a NSW council’s planned budget cutsControversial changes to committee appointments on the Gold Coastand council meeting lunches get the...

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