Murrumbidgee Council in NSW is pioneering Australia’s first four-day workweek trial, compressing 38 hours into four days to boost productivity and lure talent to rural areas. Starting January, most staff will enjoy 52 long weekends, with essential services staying open Friday and on-call teams covering critical needs. After 15 months—with a 12-month review—the council will decide if the model sticks. Seventy-five percent of staff support it, though nearly 40% of community members worry about service impacts. Early results from road crews show promise: same or more work done faster, echoing global success stories. This bold experiment could reshape how local government works across Australia.
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