Grass Roots(2000)

Grass Roots is an Australian television series that aired on the ABC from 2000 to 2003. Set around the fictional Arcadia Waters Council near Sydney, the show offers a sharp satirical take on the absurdities of local government. Written by Geoffrey Atherden, it follows the petty politics, bureaucratic mishaps, and interpersonal drama that unfold within the council chambers. The series was largely filmed in Sydney's inner west, with Concord Council Chambers doubling as the show's central location, alongside various spots around Concord's shopping precinct. Beach scenes were shot at Mona Vale on Sydney's northern beaches. Grass Roots captures the comedy lurking beneath the surface of small-town civic life, blending workplace satire with character-driven humour.