"Accessing either medical or surgical abortions is still difficult," Cr Hayes said.

Source: https://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/8169827/abortion-services-more-university-courses-proposed-for-council-advocacy-plan/?src=rss

According to Pharmacy Guild estimates, Cr Lim’s business will be hit by a 40 per cent drop in concession-card scripts, as well as paying up-front for extra stockpiles of medicines.

Source: https://dandenong.starcommunity.com.au/news/2023-05-19/pharmacist-cr-makes-stand/

Affordable housing is likely to remain a pressing issue in 2023 but as Cr Dicker puts it, the ‘appetite for innovation among Council… is very low’ with the results of expensive feasibility studies often being ignored.

Source: https://www.echo.net.au/2023/01/greens-still-smiling-after-a-year-on-ballina-council/

"A lot of people are coming to live in the area because they love the rural lifestyle and the animals," Cr Bannan said.

Source: https://www.beaudeserttimes.com.au/story/8012974/horrendously-busy-time-of-year-for-reptile-rescuer/?src=rss

At the February council meeting, Cr Tiley made another public apology.

Source: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/mayor-tiley-gags-himself-after-radio-interviews/

But Cr Claire West disagreed, saying: "I do think local government is about more than roads, rates and rubbish.

Source: https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/story/8078518/blue-mountains-council-backs-voice-to-parliament/?src=rss

Congratulations to our other nominees, Barb Davis and Joan Limb, we thank all of our nominees for their outstanding contribution to our shire,” Cr Johnson said.

Source: https://narrabricourier.com.au/2023/04/03/smiling-sylvia-honoured-as-senior-citizen-for-2023/

“Council is committed to always improving community safety, but we need the community’s help to make sure we address all issues that are important to residents,” Cr Tiemens said.

Source: https://narrabricourier.com.au/2023/10/11/council-seeking-input-into-new-crime-prevention-plan/

Cr Barrie was critiquing the look or vibe of the inner-city when she said "it's just feral" and that civic pride is at an "all time low" for residents near the Hunter Street Mall and in the city.

Source: https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8210973/behind-the-words-of-straight-talkin-pollies/?src=rss

“Cr Clements said he’d get someone down there the next day to mow it, and when I went to check it out, I saw that someone had taken care of it, as well as the corner of Violet Street.

Source: https://narrabricourier.com.au/2023/05/02/brighten-up-hinds-street-residents-plea/

Cr Connors said Dungog Shire Council received $14.3 million from the state and federal governments over 2020 and 2021 to construct a new Clarence Town Bridge.

Source: https://www.dungogchronicle.com.au/story/8273318/the-bridge-that-divides-clarence-town/?src=rss

Cr Davies, who has been the Narromine Shire Mayor for the past seven years, said he was delighted to have the support of councillors to continue in the role in a September council meeting.

Source: https://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/8357469/outspoken-narromine-mayor-re-elected-unopposed/?src=rss

Cr Elisha Aitken disagreed with the use of the phrase "fire sale" but agreed the process should be stopped because of the importance of recreational land.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8075319/reeks-of-duplicity-council-calls-on-government-to-stop-lake-illawarra-land-sale/?src=rss

Cr Epov urged council administration to look seriously into this and come forward with a report or an agenda as an item for future discussion.

Source: https://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/8260607/council-revs-up-green-policy-approving-electric-vehicle-charging-station-at-coolongolook/?src=rss

Cr Griffin has expressed his disappointment that funding for Thornton roads has not been made available, calling back to a from before the federal election in 2022, where Ms Swanson said she would upgrade roads at Heddon Greta and Thornton.

Source: https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/8416656/regional-road-rage-councillor-calls-for-infrastructure-funding/?src=rss

Cr Jason Shepherd described it as necessary work.

Source: https://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/8036632/its-not-necessary-resident-calls-for-re-think-on-intersection-work/?src=rss

Cr Jeff Johnson agreed, saying ‘I would hate for this council to make a very small financial decision to not provide these funds, and have that boat needed for an operation.

Source: https://www.echo.net.au/2023/08/ballina-council-argues-about-jetboat-again/

Cr Joe Rahme said he spent time with his children at Granville pool where he realised there was no shade, “we all got sunburnt even though we had sunscreen on”.

Source: https://www.localnewsplus.com.au/vital-to-keep-cool-in-toxic-heat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vital-to-keep-cool-in-toxic-heat

Cr Johnson suggested that local residents were more motivated by selfish reasons than ecological concerns, but later withdrew these remarks.

Source: https://www.echo.net.au/2023/06/no-c-zone-for-land-near-burns-point-ferry-road/

Cr Judge said the motion was to get “a bit of early attention” when the government is stretched across a lot of projects on public land across the state.

Source: https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/city-of-coffs-harbour-to-investigate-acquiring-land-at-jetty-foreshores