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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday December 08, 2017
Clermont businessman sworn in as Councillor
A Clermont business identity has been sworn in as Division 1 Councillor at a special ceremony in Moranbah.
Councillor Austen said he is a very strong supporter of local businesses and is well aware of the issues faced in this regional area.
Greg Austen was elected following a by-election on November 18, 2017 sparked by Dale Appleton’s resignation.
“I’m really looking forward to working as the elected Councillor and contributing to a better Isaac,” he said.
Mayor Anne Baker congratulated the newly elected Councillor during a ceremony at Moranbah Council Chambers. “Councillor Austen will become a valuable member of our team and we all look forward to working with him to continue building Isaac’s future,” Mayor Baker said. Councillor Austen has lived in the Clermont district for 30 years where he has worked as a horse breaker, ringer, professional singer and musician. After marrying Marie, and having a family – Liz, Steve and Mick – Councillor Austen purchased the milk run for Clermont and surrounding districts.
Councillor Austen joins the team of Councillors which includes Division 2 Councillor Nick Wheeler, Division 3 Councillor Gina Lacey, Division 4 Councillor Peter Freeleagus, Division 5 Councillor Kelly Vea Vea, Division 6 Councillor Lyn Jones, Division 7 Councillor Jane Pickels and Division 8 Councillor Deputy Mayor Geoff Bethel. Mayor Baker acknowledged the contribution of outgoing Councillor Dale Appleton and all the candidates who nominated in the local government by-election for Division 1. Detailed results of the 2017 Division 1 By-Election are available on the Electoral Commission of Queensland’s website www.ecq.qld.gov.au.
He has also recently purchased a small cattle block north of Clermont and a number of local businesses. Isaac... helping to energise the world