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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.
Flinders Federal Election Poll: Have Your Say
If a snap federal election were held tomorrow, who would you vote for in the Flinders electorate? Share your opinion in our latest STPL News poll.
Independent Ben Smith, Pledges Monthly Town Hall Meetings
Independent Ben Smith Pledges Monthly Town Hall Meetings for Flinders Electorate at Somerville Business Group Meeting
McKenzie Takes Aim at Independent Candidate Ben Smith
The Member for Flinders Zoe McKenzie, Liberal Party candidate, has taken aim at independent candidate Ben Smith in a recent social media post.
Ben Smith Calls for End to Two-Party Dominance in Flinders
Independent candidate Ben Smith calls for change in Flinders, criticizing decades of two-party rule for failing to improve roads, hospitals, schools, and infrastructure.
