Toxic behaviour and a shocking trend in episode #500!

Toxic behaviour and a shocking trend in episode #500!

Author: Chris Eddy October 5, 2025 Duration: 29:18
Send us Fan Mail It's episode 500 of the Local Government News Roundup! Coming up in this episode, A new report of a toxic culture among former Brimbank councillorsA new Victorian flood hazard rating system draws mixed reviewsThe sad passing of a NSW Council’s General ManagerA country mayor sounds the alarm over a disturbing trend of crime in his townA council reversal leaves an industry in turmoilFresh accusations of misleading claims by former Townsville mayor Troy ThompsonA CEO admit...

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