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1 hour ago · Global
Councillor who told woman it was a 'pity' she wasn't bashed won't resign
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. ABC Australia is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Global. The first report grouped here was at 20 Oct 2026, 22:42 UTC. The headline in use is “Councillor who told woman it was a 'pity' she wasn't bashed won't resign”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A Kempsey Shire councillor says he is not going anywhere despite being formally asked to resign and enter a men's behavioural-change program over a violent comment made to a woman on social media.
ABC AustraliaRead at ABC Australia
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Councillor who told woman it was a 'pity' she wasn't bashed won't resign
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