Grass Roots

Bad weather cancels Arcadia Waters' Big Event for a Good Cause - the Amnesty International Candlelight Vigil.

Col tries to win points with Karin by showing her a piece of land owned by Council which would be perfect for an art gallery. He fails.

After a meeting at the Labor Party headquarters, Harry wants Col to change his mind about opposing Morgan Bartok's giant shopping mall.

Col gets a warning from the head of the TAFE college that he will have to reduce the amount of time he devotes to the Council or lose his job.

Col gets a tip-off that Biddy is holding a press conference to announce a forthcoming Parade of Classic Cars without him.

Karin tells Col that she's been asked by the Independent movement about Col as a possible candidate. He's not interested - all he wants is Karin's support in the coming Mayoral Ballot.

On his morning beach walk, Harry steps in dog poo and gets mad. When no one else on Council will endorse his proposals for tougher rules on dogs, Harry gets even madder and goes straight to the local paper.

Greg has a bold plan to save money with a new garbage and recycling scheme, which is timely, as it soon becomes clear that the garbos have gone on strike.

Col arrives home from the Art Prize ceremony to finds his estranged wife, Julie has returned. Helen arrives unexpectedly, determined to force Col to discuss the consequences of their night of passion, but leaves as soon as she sees Julie.

Col's and Julie's walk though a park on a warm summer night is spoiled when they witness a brutal bashing.