Regional council suspended over 'serious deficiencies' A regional Northern Territory council has been suspended for allegedly misusing funds and not providing adequate services to remote communities. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Cover-up claims, drug driving charges, toxic workplace plague Barkly Regional Council Former Barkly Regional Council staff say they want a report released to the public of claims of bullying, mismanagement and the mass resignation of staff. ABC News · Apr 11, 2023
Barkly Regional Council loses third of councillors after mass exodus Four councillors elected to Barkly Regional Council in the remote Northern Territory have resigned in recent days. The mayor says he is shocked by the latest development in the beleaguered outback council. ABC News · Dec 16, 2022
Barkly Regional Council accused of mismanagement as multiple staff leave 'toxic' workplace A union says it is "deeply concerned" by bullying allegations at a remote Northern Territory council, but the Mayor and chief executive say the complaints are by a "small group of disgruntled ex-employees". ABC News · Sep 22, 2022
Barkly Mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin charged with drug offences Police allege Barkly Regional Council Mayor Jeffrey McLaughlin returned a positive test for cannabis, which led to a search of a property nearby. ABC News · Sep 20, 2022