Walkout, countback take 2, and busker shock - ft. Fabian Dattner, #511

Walkout, countback take 2, and busker shock - ft. Fabian Dattner, #511

Author: Chris Eddy October 30, 2025 Duration: 41:57
Send us Fan Mail In this edition of the Local Government News Roundup: A Surf Coast councillor walks out of his first meeting after a suspensionCount backs and resignations continue in Victoria, as mayoral election season beginsAn audit reveals a $50M asset overvaluation and 'extreme risk' in ParramattaControversial changes to busking rules in SydneyNorth Burnett moves to forcibly sell six properties over $200K rates debtGold Coast says no to free early parking despite resident petitionsA war...

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