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News ArchivesCouncil 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 »
Last month approximately $27million of last year’s $51.9million was reported unspent by Council. With the state of the roads,
DURING proceedings in the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal to obtain the geotechnical report on the failed Merriwa-Willow Tree Road,
» Read more about: Editorial: MR358 – missing investigation and punt lost »
Last week, I voted not to adopt the Council’s budget as nobody could explain a disparity of $37million.
LAST night I voted against the recommendation for the Merriwa-Willow Tree Road, and I’d like to ensure residents know why.
» Read more about: Editorial: Red flag on Merriwa-Willow Tree Road »
A few veterans, and many of their friends and family, took the time to have a “quiet word” in my ear about ANZAC Day.
» Read more about: Editorial: Quiet word from a few diggers »
Darren Cutrupi from 2NM Radio interviewed me about why I had been censured by Upper Hunter Shire Council and I was happy to answer.
» Read more about: 2NM Interview: Censured but not silenced »