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Council election

April

Liberal members Paul Paynter and John Moores are part of a class action against the NSW Liberal Party.

NSW Liberals sued over council nomination debacle

A class action alleges NSW Liberals have been negligent and in breach of contract for failing to nominate more than 140 candidates for local elections.

December 2021

A woman turns up to the Merrylands East public school to vote with her baby in the local council elections.

NSW council elections paint possible federal battlegrounds

Labor, the Greens and independent tickets have seen strong support in NSW’s local government elections as Clover Moore continues her run as Sydney’s mayor.

October 2020

Paul Pisasale, once untouchable mayor, pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

Prostitutes and bags full of cash: the downfall of a local mayor

The high-profile scandal that brought down one of Australia's most popular local government politicians, Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, could help lift the lid on illegal council activities.

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