Courier Mail | Jones: Council mergers 'a coup' Courier Mail THE Baird government's council mergers have been likened to an overseas “coup” during a summit for sacked mayors which featured a furious long rant by broadcaster Alan Jones and saw one sacked mayor close to tears. About 20 mayors removed from ... NSW council mergers a coup: Labor Alan Jones canes Baird government on council amalgamations Election 2016: Malcolm Turnbull urged to halt NSW council mergers |