A dodgy mayor who does sly deals with Chinese property developers. A Greens councillor who wants to boycott Saudi Arabia for its treatment of feral cats. A lazy council worker who refuses to go to the toilet during his smoko break, holding it in so he can “reduce the workday”.
Cast: Paul Fenech, George Kapiniaris, Melissa Tkautz
MA 15+HDCC
Season 1
9 episodes
1. Episode 1The media and state government shine a light on the corrupt council of Darradong Shire. Mayor Theo asks Fox to steal lawn furniture for his ex-wife, leading to a massive punch up with council rivals.MA 15+CC25minOct 26, 2023
2. Episode 2Fox and his crew are accused of being on drugs due to a series of fake news media stories. The Premier demands action from Mayor Theo who decides to drug test the entire staff of Darradong Council.MA 15+CC26minNov 2, 2023
3. Episode 3Due to so much bad press and allegations of corruption, the state Premier sends a special investigator to Darradong Town Hall to sniff around. Theo asks Fox and Kiwi Bob to steal a bidet for his ex.MA 15+CC26minNov 2, 2023
4. Episode 4Mayor Theo and his new girlfriend Tanya are caught on camera having sex in a disabled toilet. Staff member Jamo Debono returns from long service leave to announce they identify as non-binary.MA 15+CC28minNov 9, 2023
5. Episode 5Chinese businessmen pay Theo, Vinnie and Feraz bribe money hidden inside an Asian waving cat statue. The “lucky pussy” is misplaced by Fox and Xiao during a wild drunken night of karaoke.MA 15+CC24minNov 9, 2023
6. Episode 6Fox and Xiao travel to Coober Pedy in South Australia searching for the “lucky pussy” full of cash. Greens politician Bob Brown convinces Theo to put on a children's performance about climate change.MA 15+CC29minNov 16, 2023- 7. Episode 7With the Premiers' investigation continuing and media attacks on Darradong Council, Theo attempts to keep morale up by using council rates to pay for a mini golf day for the entire council staff.MA 15+CC27minNov 16, 2023
- 8. Episode 8The Premier holds an investigation for corruption. Fox, Kiwi Bob, Benny and all the councillors are called to come and give evidence. However, Theo and Feraz hatch a scheme to avoid attending.MA 15+CC26minNov 23, 2023
9. Episode 9This series finale combines interviews, highlights and features the original pilot of the series.MA 15+CC32minNov 23, 2023
Darradong Local Council
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A dodgy mayor who does sly deals with Chinese property developers. A Greens councillor who wants to boycott Saudi Arabia for its treatment of feral cats. A lazy council worker who refuses to go to the toilet during his smoko break, holding it in so he can “reduce the workday”.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Paul Fenech
- Cast
- Paul Fenech, George Kapiniaris, Melissa Tkautz, Vince Sorrenti, Jon-Bernard Kairouz, James Liotta
- Studio
- Antichocko Productions
