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Local Government Elections 2024

Posted inArmidale Regional, Inverell Shire, Local Government Elections 2024, Narrabri Shire, Tenterfield Shire, Walcha

Surprise twist as mayors start being elected

blankby RK CrosbyOctober 10, 2024

Five of the New England’s 12 councils have elected their Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the first two year term.

Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Local Government Elections 2024

The what, how and where of this Saturday’s local government election

blankby RK CrosbySeptember 11, 2024

You get to vote in a local government election this Saturday. Here’s all the details.

Posted inLocal Government Elections 2024, Local politics, Tamworth

Greens candidates take aim at Tamworth’s rates hike

blankby Tom PleveyJuly 15, 2024

Tamworth Regional Council candidates Gemma-Lea Tolmie and Ryan Brooke started their campaign taking aim at the current Council’s proposed 36.3% Special Rate Variation

Posted inExplainers and backgrounders, Local politics

So, you want to run for Council?

blankby RK CrosbyJuly 12, 2024

If you were thinking about running for local council, you had better get yourself organised soon, as there’s a lot to know and do.

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