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A true community councillor
When CBD News’s sister publication Docklands News ran Jamal Hakim’s image on the front page of its September 2020 edition ahead of last year’s City of Melbourne council elections, he really would have liked his chances!
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The making of a lord mayor
Robert Doyle’s six years as Lord Mayor of Melbourne has benefitted both the city and the man himself.
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Behind every great lord mayor, there’s …
Susan Riley’s remarkable career as deputy lord mayor is a by-product of being driven to succeed.
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Rabble-rouser finds his niche
Cr Stephen Mayne had outgrown the City of Melbourne almost before he got there.
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Kevin is the connected councillor
Cr Kevin Louey has made a career out of being connected.
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From community activist to councillor
It’s been interesting to watch Jackie Watts’ transition from community activist to councillor.
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Ken and the art of political independence
Cr Ken Ong is very much his own man.
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If you love it, it’s not a chore
If Cathy Oke was an elite athlete, and not a politician, you’d want her drug-tested.
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Richard’s a true believer
For a local councillor, Richard Foster speaks a lot like a politician.
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The experimental politician
Councillor Arron Wood has an amazing CV but it remains to be seen whether “politician” will be added to the list.
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2020 council elections – who is coming and who is going?
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