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Rebecca Smiley, Independent, The Entrance Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

1/ financial experienceI run a small business in music education and performance, managing multiple team members. I amfamiliar with the financial operations of a business. Holding the position of secretary of a not for profitchorus for six years I was responsible for approving all bank transactions, working closely with the financecoordinator. I manage the finances for Rise … [Read more...] about Rebecca Smiley, Independent, The Entrance Ward

Group D, The Entrance Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Lead Candidate Corinne Lamont 1/ financial experience I am a seasoned financial services professional: - In my 20s, I studied accounting and was promoted to bank manager at a flagship Martin Place branch, one of the youngest City manager appointments, managing 60 staff overseeing branch operations with daily transactions far more than Council’s. - In my 30s, I … [Read more...] about Group D, The Entrance Ward

Sandra Harris, Independent, Budgewoi Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

1/ financial experienceI have operated a small successful garden maintenance business in my local area for thelast 14 years. The business has no debt and I keep the overheads low to maximise profitwithout it affecting my quality competitively priced services.I’ve also been a solo parent for many years so know all too well what it's like to keep to astrict budget to keep our … [Read more...] about Sandra Harris, Independent, Budgewoi Ward

Full list of Candidates – the ballot draw

August 15, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

The Ballot draw was conducted on August 15, from 2.10pm at the Returning Office at Tuggerah.  Below are the candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot paper. In the next couple of weeks, Council Watch will bring you details on who these people are and what they stand for.   BUDGEWOI WARD 17 candidates in total: five groups of three candidates and two ungrouped … [Read more...] about Full list of Candidates – the ballot draw

Voting in the council elections? Find your ward

August 15, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Residents will only vote for the candidates in their ward. The Coast is made up of five wards. Which ward do you live in? Hopefully you can read these photos; if not, go to the electoral commission website and follow the prompts. … [Read more...] about Voting in the council elections? Find your ward

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Council Meetings

Shortfall of $10M from federal government

July 22, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

June 23 meeting

July 5, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

MacMasters Beach temporary coastal protection back on agenda

May 26, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Helicopter business goes to Melbourne

May 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Councillors call on Premier to declare an emergency

May 7, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Budget and operational plan for public exhibition

April 25, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Briefing on assets on April 14

April 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

A drain on resources

March 23, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

Extraordinary meeting March 11 to finish February agenda

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

No January meeting: February 28 is first for 2025

March 13, 2025 By Merilyn Vale

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