'Fringe Groups’: Local Politicians to Get Home Security Funding as Threats Increase

Western Melbourne council pays for private security patrols – but only in this suburb

Wyndham City Council voted on Tuesday to adopt a 12-month trial for private security, allocating $372,000. One councillor called it “an absurd use of council resources”.

'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increase

Local government politicians will soon be able to claim up to $4500 to install security systems in their homes, following what Local Government New Zealand...

Council Pushes Through $372K Truganina Patrol Despite Resident and Councillor Opposition

Council Pushes Through $372K Truganina Patrol Despite Resident and Councillor Opposition In short: Wyndham Council has approved a $372,000 private security patrol in Truganina despite 42% of residents opposing it. The controversial trial passed as part of the citywide budget, with attempts to stop it voted down by the Mayor and her allies. Wyndham Advertiser …