A number of social media posts have made hostile and inaccurate claims about our story on the private prosecution of Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson. We want to address these directly.
The story is solid
The story reports on a private prosecution brought by David Penman against Mr Thomas and Cr Henderson. It is grounded in matters of public record and reputable media reporting including by the ABC, which we linked to prominently.
The story notes that proceedings have been delayed, and that under State Government legislation Cr Henderson is required to stand down from Council while the prosecution continues. These are facts. The...
A private prosecution brought by Daylesford businessman David Penman against Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson has encountered procedural difficulties as it moves through the Ballarat Magistrates' Court.
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A number of social media posts have made hostile and inaccurate claims about our story on the private prosecution of Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson. We want to address these directly.
The story is solid
The...
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For years, Daylesford residents have campaigned for a modern hospital to replace the town's ageing health facility. Despite extensive community advocacy, fundraising efforts and...
For years, Daylesford residents have campaigned for a modern hospital to replace the town's ageing health facility. Despite extensive community advocacy, fundraising efforts and...
Residents across Daylesford and surrounding districts are reporting increasing damage to timber homes and other property caused by flocks of sulphur-crested cockatoos, prompting calls...
A private prosecution brought by Daylesford businessman David Penman against Hepburn Shire Council CEO Bradley Thomas and Councillor Don Henderson has encountered procedural difficulties as it moves through the Ballarat Magistrates' Court.
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