✓ Newcastle HeraldPower & Policy
Newcastle council votes to cut staff time spent on state advocacy
Newcastle councillors voted to cut staff time spent on state and federal advocacy. They say staff should focus on local problems instead.
Why it mattersIt shapes what your council actually does: fix roads near you, or write letters to state politicians.
AustraliaNewcastle residents will see council focus shift toward fixing local roads and facilities rather than taking positions on state and federal issues.
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