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I Have Seen Photos of Bigfoot with Better Resolution

Bigfoot-level, political campaign mistake, Greens party

The Greens’ Dunkley candidate, Matt Maber, became the centre of attention earlier this month—not for his policies, but for a campaign photo so pixelated it rivals a Bigfoot sighting. As social media mocked the blurry image and anonymous post, it raised a bigger question: how can you take the Greens seriously?

What Is Going On at the Shire?

Reports from an insider are that the Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Director of Planning, Renae Littlejohn, has suddenly left the role. The insider further reports high staff turnover and low morale within the organisation.