Friday, 8 July 2022

Mayor to be directly elected

"There's a level of competitiveness with a directly elected mayor that people can become uncomfortable with, and I think in other local governments, considerable funding is spent by candidates to become elected so that means only those with plenty of money to give up are in with a chance to win and I think that's a disappointing part of it.

Mayor to be directly elected - Your Local Examiner
https://www.yourlocalexaminer.com.au/mayor-to-be-directly-elected/

Budget brings big plans for Gosnells

For the sixth consecutive year, the city's rates will increase by under two per cent, however the State Government's Emergency Services Levy – which the city is required to collect for the State Government – has increased by five per cent.

Local martial artists in big medal haul during state titles

The team, led by coach Edilson Moraes, took home three gold, two silvers and a bronze at Herb Graham Recreation Centre, competing against the best junior BJJ practitioners the state has to offer.