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Minister, council in conflict over how to handle complaint

South Burnett Council have reached an impasse regarding the alleged misconduct of a councillor, with the Local Government...

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26th Feb. 2021 5:02 PM

Councillors voted to move the alleged misconduct complaint investigation to the Ministers office. Photo/Tristan Evert.

Minister asked to stall project

Council should go into caretaker mode says this letter writer.

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20th Aug. 2020 10:08 AM

Coffs Harbour City Councillors talk about their intentions for the postponed elections.

Push ahead with plans or cop an extra $38m Crs warned

Council could face extra costs of $38 million over 20 years if it doesn’t push on with the plan, a report has warned.

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10th Aug. 2020 3:08 PM

Four Council buildings, including the chambers in Castle St, are up for sale to help fund the Cultural and Civic Space.

’Disappointing’: Council to write to Minister on by-election

Councillors disappointed on by-election refusal, as vacancy looks to remain an issue for another 14 months.

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24th July 2020 2:07 PM

Cr Keith Rhoades was left frustrated by the response from the Office of Local Government.

‘Incessant’ conflict of interest claims pushing Cr to limit

With the project back in the headlines one Cr is “reserving his right to take defamation action”

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30th April 2020 11:04 AM

One point repeatedly raised by those calling for a halt to the project is the question of Cr Michael Adendorff's potential conflict of interest when voting to proceed as he owns several properties in the CBD.

Two-term limit for councillors knocked back

A petition calling for a two-term limit for mayors and councillors has been knocked back by the State Government.

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19th Dec. 2019 12:12 AM

Minister for Local Government Stirling Hinchliffe.

Council candidate watchdog welcomed by Minister

The establishment of a new council candidate watchdog is a move welcomed by Local Government Minister Stirling...

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09th Dec. 2019 12:12 AM

Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe. Picture: Kevin Farmer

GO-AHEAD: Council‘s controversial project deemed to be sound

Minister for Local Government says residents should show their dissatisfaction at the next council election.

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30th Oct. 2019 1:10 PM

An artist impression of the Cultural and Civic Space.

Why council hasn't been forced into administration

Lismore City Council are being "monitored carefully” by Office of Local Government.

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04th March 2019 11:03 AM

LCC: Lismore City Council General Manager, Shelley Oldham, with Lismore mayor Isaac Smith after announcing a a multi-million dollar black hole in Lismore City Council's budget.

DE-AMALG: Disconnect between regions 'never more obvious'

DE-AMALGAMATION supporters defend 'robust' proposal to split.

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27th Feb. 2019 4:02 PM

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