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Monday, September 19, 2016 • Issue 016
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Oh my Gord!
Advice, tips and profiles on the best local businesses p14-15
Labor dominates election Greenhill “blown away” as sea of red takes over Blue Mountains Council ERIN MAMO
Country star returns home to Australia p.17
Fox takes a break p.32 TV NEWS All the latest news and gossip from the world of television p.19
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ark Greenhill says he is “blown away” by the result of the Local Government Election. Cr Greenhill dominated the poll in Ward 4, taking out 50.9 per cent of the votes and gaining enough of the primary vote to be able to secure running mate Darryl Bowling a spot on Council for the next four years. “I’m blown away,” Cr Greenhill said. “I was so shocked when reports of votes started coming in at 50 per cent, I spent all of Sunday trying to get it to sink in.” Liberal Councillor Brendan Christie will also be returning for another term on Council in Ward 4. Independent Shae Foenander, who vowed to always speak for the residents, clearly won them over, with 28 per cent of the primary vote in Ward 3. “I am extremely honoured and humbled by the community’s response in voting for me in the local Council elections,” Ms Foenander said. Labor Councillor Mick Fell and Liberal Councillor Daniel Myles will also see out another term on Council. In Ward 2, Labor were the clear front runners with Councillor Romola Hollywood topping the polls. Longstanding Liberal Councillor Chris van der Kley also won a seat as did Greens candidate Brent Hoare. In Ward 1, Labor Councillor Don McGregor won the top spot with Greens newcomer Kerry Brown coming in second. Liberal candidate Kevin Schreiber took out the final place for Ward 1.
Labor success: Mark Greenhill and Darryl Bowling celebrate their victory
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