A sharp war of words has erupted between the State Member for Bass, Jordan Crugnale, and Cardinia Shire Council over the long-delayed Lang Lang heavy vehicle bypass. The conflict comes as the State Government green-lights new Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERAs), ensuring that hundreds of sand trucks will continue to rumble through the township for […]
Tenterfield Shire Council has officially accepted the resignation of General Manager Hein Basson, marking the end of a two-year chapter for the lcouncil. The New England Times reported that the decision was formalised during a council meeting on April 22, with Basson’s final day set for June 5, 2026. Mayor Bronwyn Petrie expressed the community’s […]
The Mayor of Bass Coast Shire Cr Rochelle Halstead has officially announced her decision to step down from the mayoralty following her preselection as a candidate for the seat of Bass in the upcoming state election. In a message to the community, the Cr Halstead reflected on a term defined by “leadership through unity,” citing […]
The embattled Mayor of Wyndham City Council is set to return to office soon, despite unanimous calls for his resignation. Preet Singh stepped aside on April 1st following revelations he provided a character reference for a convicted child sex offender—an action he has since described as an “error of judgement.” A third community rally was […]
Kingborough Mayor Paula Wriedt has announced her resignation from local government, ending a 28-year career in public life. Ms Wriedt, who made history as the municipality’s first female mayor in over a century, will vacate the role on Wednesday, 27 May, to take up a new position as Chief Executive of the Tasmanian Council of […]
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