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News ArchivesTHE final election results for the Upper Hunter Shire are in and the vote for change was resoundingly clear,
» Read more about: Editorial: Out with the Old, In with the New »
MANY people have been asked me who I recommend voting for, so here it is:
1: Only vote for 5 people
- You only need to number 1 to 5 for a valid vote.
» Read more about: Voting: Only number 1-5 and who they should be… »
TODAY, as I was in Sydney for work, I was advised that Council’s general manager had made a decision to vacate my position as a Councillor.
» Read more about: Editorial: Let’s See How This Turns Out… »
THERE were 1,201 people who signed the petition seeking an enquiry under the Local Government Act and consideration of an administrator for the UHSC.
» Read more about: Editorial: Petition and Merriwa-Willow Tree Road »
RECENTLY I received news that a family member has a serious health issue and I have made the decision to apply for leave from Council.
Council has confirmed they were “confused” by my questions pertaining to $37million in loans, which is why they couldn’t answer.
» Read more about: Editorial: Council “Confusion” Clarified »
WHILE the airport cost $1.6million last year, Council’s general manager, Greg McDonald told a recent community meeting it was important to continue with the project since approximately 34 families rely on the airport for employment.
» Read more about: Editorial: Selling the childcare centre – at what cost? »
THE deficit for the last financial year for the airport has blown out to -$1.6million.
» Read more about: Editorial: Airport new $1.6million deficit and 8,888 subsidised scones »
THE sale yards is in the red for a further -$498,778 for the last financial year,
» Read more about: Editorial: Saleyards: Critics right, Collison wrong »