Big Rob v Lismore Council | Northern Rivers Echo (banned for safety reasons)

LISMORE CBD business owner and local government activist 'Big Rob' (aka Rob Bou-Hamdan) is prepared to defy Lismore City Council orders, saying he will attend the first general meeting of the year in defiance of instructions demanded by general manager Gary Murphy.

And the man who regularly 'rants' about the so-called failings of our local government on his blog (at bigrobs.com.au) has recently been nominated for an Australia Day award. Even if he doesn't get a gong, he says he will be bemused by the fact that Mayor Jennie Dowell, whom he has nicknamed 'Devious Dowell' will have to hand him a certificate congratulating him on his nomination during ceremonies on Saturday.

Big Rob's rants, and his insulting nicknames - which extend to other councillors 'Simple Smith' and 'Confused Clough' - are part of a stand-off between the 41 year old businessman and Lismore City Council.

 Big Rob v Lismore Council | Northern Rivers Echo 

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