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Dean Hurlston
Jan 44 min read
2025: A Call to End Corruption in Victoria
In a scathing critique of Victoria’s political landscape, Council Watch has raised concerns over widespread Council corruption , with...
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Dean Hurlston
Dec 6, 20244 min read
Council Fairness has gone to the dogs
When a Council treats your poorly, just remember, they must be FAIR and unbiased in their decision-making process. Council Watch gets...
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Dean Hurlston
Nov 8, 20242 min read
7 things any NEW Councillor must do to show the community who is in charge!
These council elections have seen a massive changing of the guard. Not all change is bad. In order for the sector to improve, here is...
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Dean Hurlston
Oct 27, 20244 min read
Housing: At What Cost?
The incessant media cycle continues to screech “we are in a housing crisis”. No doubt we need more homes if the population is going to...
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Dean Hurlston
Sep 8, 20246 min read
RAINBOW LOCAL GOVERNMENT PLEDGE – A TROJAN HORSE TO AVOID?
These Local Council Elections - the Rainbow Local Government (RLG) Pledge is back. As a gay man, I wanted to share my views and...
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Dean Hurlston
Aug 22, 20244 min read
AGENCY.
It is a term many of us have been conditioned to forget or not taught to use. Agency is our power, not just as an individual but also as...
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Dean Hurlston
Aug 15, 20241 min read
These elections - have your say and make a better Council - WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM CANDIDATES
Democracy is a funny thing. It can often be misunderstood. In addition to the Candidate Questionnaire that we will soon release, we would...
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Dean Hurlston
Aug 8, 20244 min read
Rate capping MUST remain untouched - sign the petition - and let's KEEP the lobbyists away from the money pot
OUR KEEP RATE CAPPING PETITION TO PARLIAMENT IS HERE: https://www.councilwatch.com.au/ratecaps You can read on below. A few weeks ago, I...
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