Local councils say they need more help to survive the covid-19 pandemic.
LGNSW has reported some councils are already recording huge financial losses, citing that the City of Sydney is projected to lose up to $75 million in the next six months, and the Blacktown City Council, in Sydney's west, is already losing $1.7 million per week.
Councillor Scott said extra pressure had now been put on councils as they were unable to make the JobKeeper allowance available to council employees.Breaking down the latest news and research to understand how the world is living through an epidemic, this is the ABC's Coronacast podcast. Mayor Patrick Bourke highlighted his concern in a report to council this month as the council struggles amid the pandemic.
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