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Former Living City critic praises Devonport progress, suggests rate cuts

9 Nov 2026 · Devonport

A resident previously critical of the Living City project has commended Devonport City Council's progress and proposed potential rate reductions.

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Jarman Re-elected Devonport Mayor as Council Election Results Emerge

28 Oct 2026 · Devonport

Alison Jarman has secured another term as Devonport's Mayor, with results for other Mersey Valley councils also confirmed today.

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Devonport Seeks Community Input for New Green Spaces Strategy

27 Oct 2026 · Devonport

Devonport City Council wants to hear what people think about the future of nature and green spaces in the city as it works on its Build Nature In Strategy.

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Redgrave runs on 'locals first' in four-way race for Latrobe mayor

19 Oct 2026 · Latrobe, Shearwater

Four candidates are vying to replace retiring mayor Peter Freshney. Postal ballots must reach the Electoral Commission by 2pm on Tuesday 27 October.

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Devonport Gears Up for Local Government Elections as Candidates Announced

28 Sept 2026 · Devonport

Residents across the Mersey Valley are preparing to cast their votes in the 2026 Local Government Elections, with candidates for Devonport City Council now confirmed.

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Latrobe Council Halts Works at Wesley Vale Data Centre Site Amid Breach Concerns

28 Sept 2026 · Wesley Vale, Bell Bay

Latrobe Council has issued a notice to Firmus Technologies over alleged works beyond approved plans at its proposed Wesley Vale data centre.

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Latrobe Council Raises Concerns Over Unapproved Works at Wesley Vale Data Centre Site

26 Sept 2026 · Wesley Vale

Latrobe Council has expressed concern that Firmus Technologies may have undertaken development work at its proposed Wesley Vale AI data centre site without proper permits.

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Council Elections 2026: The Camp Banksia Tender Questions Over Latrobe's Deputy Mayor

14 Sept 2026 · Latrobe, Port Sorell

As Latrobe heads to council elections, a detailed look back at 2024 ABC reporting on how Deputy Mayor Vonette Mead handled a conflict of interest over the Port Sorell camp tender — the dates, the documents and the questions she did not answer. Ms Mead said she always acted on the general manager's advice.