NSW council to trial 4-day work week to reduce rate rise, attract workers | ABC NEWS
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Murrumbidgee Council in New South Wales will give their workers a 4-day work week in 2027 in a bid to stave off raising rates on residents. General Manager John Scarce says they're hoping for a $1.1 million productivity improvement. Subscribe: http://ab.co/1svxLVE Read more here: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-03/murrumbidgee-council-four-day-working-week/106975192 Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNEWS #ABCNEWSAustralia
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