Mayors have already been announced, and now the NSW Electoral Commission has pressed the button to determine the final list of local councillors for the next four years, with all preferences having been allocated.
This document was written without fear or favour, by The Echo editor Hans Lovejoy for the politically curious who are considering a tilt at public life, or those who are interested in the inner workings of local politics.
My intention is to hopefully inform and engage aspiring political...
Tweed Shire residents will need to elect seven councillors who then elect the Mayor. Read on to find out more about who you can vote on to Tweed Shire Council on September 14.
What do you love about the Tweed region?
The Tweed represents the best of so many joys, it’s location presents an idealistic climate which translates...
What do you love about the Tweed region?
I love everything about the tweed the people the environment our rainforests our beautiful wildlife.
Why are you...
What do you love about the Tweed region?
I love its unique environment from coastal to hinterland, its diversity from primary producing, to small business...
What do you love about the Tweed region?
Ned Wales recognises that Tweed region has rich scenic landscapes and beautiful beaches that are deeply valued...
Last night’s extraordinary meeting of Tweed Shire Council saw the Liberal and Labor councillors, James Owen, Rhiannon Brinsmeand and Reece Byrnes backflip on their backflip...
The NSW Electoral Commission has published a list of everyone who is standing for the positions of mayor and councillor in the forthcoming local government elections. Quite a few new names are in the mix, while some familiar figures won't be contesting their positions again.
Tweed Shire Cr Nola Firth has announced her campaign team for the September 14 local government election; consisting of Mary-Jane Edwards (MJ), Hilary Green and Julianne Sandison.
The first meeting of the new Tweed Shire Council took place yesterday afternoon with the induction of the seven elected councillors and the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor.
At 11am this morning the button was pressed to calculate the votes and preferences of Tweed Shire voters and determine who the lucky seven councillors would be who were elected to represent them for the next two years.
TweedCAN members Sally Evans, Conal Hanna, Isabela Keski-Frantti and Gerard Bisshop
Do you believe in climate action, but struggle to find time among other commitments...
With local government meeting practice across the state returning to confusion following the NSW Legislative Council's recent decision, Ballina Shire Council's last meeting included a lot of unanimous decisions and an argument about the remnants of the Big Scrub, in which Mayor Cadwallader used her casting vote to squash Cr Simon Chate's motion.
Conversations in the Pub – Lismore’s new civic meet-up – kicks off on Friday 19 June with its inaugural special guest, the NSW Minister for Small Business, Minister for Recovery, Minister for the North Coast and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin MP.
A critical section of Bungawalbin Levee is proposed to be partially relocated to build its long-term resilience, benefitting the community, environment and agricultural industries in the Richmond Valley.
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