Category Archives: Council Compliance

Minister Toole’s Belated Response To Background Briefing Program

Posted on December 17, 2015 by

———————————————————————————————————————————– Update 17 December 2015: Our Submission and the Ministers’ Response     151008 Letter To Minister Toole Re Background Briefing Program 151217 Response From Minister Toole Re Background Briefing Program This is the pathetic response received to our submission … Continue reading →

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Alexander Park Dressage, Salt Ash Pony Club or Bruce’s BMX?

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

What sort of example does Port Stephens Council set to developers and construction companies if it allows itself and its Mayor to behave in this manner? Any wonder it cannot get others to comply with the rules if it does not … Continue reading →

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What Is The True State Of The Books At PSC? Part One

Posted on December 23, 2014 by

 Part One of a series of articles: Tim Hazel, Financial Section Manager, recommended to a Council meeting on 08 April 2014 that: “Council resolve to no longer include business units as part of Councils Annual Financial Statements.” This resolution was moved and seconded … Continue reading →

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Ash St./Oasis Close – Walkway To Nowhere?

Posted on July 6, 2014 by

Obstruction of Pedestrian Access Between Ash Street and Soldiers Point Bowling Club   The Ash St/Oasis Close dispute started half way through 2013 when the resident in number 3 of the new subdivision of Oasis Close (off Ash Street, opposite Myrtle … Continue reading →

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Birubi Resort Failure – Even ‘Bruce Almighty’ Can’t Fix It!

Posted on May 17, 2014 by

Examiner 02 June 2016: Administrator finds new Chinese buyer for Birubi resort Examiner 13 Jan 2016: Mayor to ‘shirtfront’ Chinese President Xi Jinping…….! Birubi Resort a ‘blight’ on Chinese relations Examiner 04 August 2015: New Hong Kong buyer for Birubi Beach Resort … Continue reading →

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