Wagga Wagga Council dismantles homeless encampment, advocates call action heartless
Wagga Wagga Council began dismantling a homeless encampment at Wilks Park on July 7, leaving residents, including a man named JJ, without shelter. Community advocates condemned the removal as heartless, noting that the offered accommodations were mostly short-term. Local officials stated that the eviction seeks to address long-standing issues with encampments along the riverbank.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 08:26 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 08:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: 7 News. Editorial policy · Corrections
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