The cancellation of the supercars event is expected to lead to a staggering $36 million loss for local businesses in Newcastle, along with significant ramifications for neighboring regions, resulting in the loss of numerous direct and indirect jobs. The decision, driven by a contentious move from Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes, was grounded in a flawed survey. As per the report, an exceptionally high participation rate of 90% from the population of Newcastle’s East End in the survey indicates the likelihood of multiple submissions. Furthermore, the exclusion of approximately 2000 responses due to double-dipping raises concerns about serious flaws and potential manipulation...