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Dr. Ross Kerridge, a well-regarded anaesthetist and academic, leads the independent “Our Newcastle” campaign for the 2024 Newcastle Lord Mayor election. Previously involved with the Labor Party, Kerridge formed the “Our Newcastle” group after seeking change and greater focus on ethical governance and transparency within the local council.
A key coastal road in Newcastle has been revitalised following the completion of a $5 million safety and accessibility project by the City of Newcastle. Memorial Drive, a vital route for over 10,000 vehicles daily, now boasts improved stability and safer pedestrian access after extensive works to repair a 115-metre embankment damaged by heavy rainfall. The upgrade involved the construction of a robust retaining wall of steel-reinforced concrete piles to […]
Newcastle Lord Mayor Dr Ross Kerridge has voiced serious concerns regarding reports about the financial stability of Newcastle Airport, calling for immediate transparency from the airport's management. In a statement released today, Dr Kerridge highlighted several alarming allegations that, if true, could have significant implications for the community and the region's economy. Dr Kerridge referred to Newcastle Herald reports suggesting that internal documents from Newcastle Airport indicate its financial risk […]
Newcastle Airport has strongly denied reports suggesting it is facing a financial crisis, asserting its financial health remains robust despite challenges associated with significant expansion projects. The rebuttal comes after the Newcastle Herald published an article claiming the airport is grappling with cost blowouts, declining passenger numbers, and unbudgeted expenditures linked to major defence projects. The Newcastle Herald alleged that Newcastle Airport is experiencing financial strain due to overruns on […]
The City of Newcastle marked a new milestone as Dr Ross Kerridge, the newly elected independent mayor from the Our Newcastle group, presided over his first council meeting. This meeting signified a new chapter in the city's governance following the departure of long-time mayor Nuatali Nelmes, who was voted in as a councillor. Nelmes attended the meeting remotely due to family commitments, participating via audio link. "It is an extraordinary […]
Newcastle’s Lord Mayor is celebrating not only his new leadership of the city but also a special personal milestone, the birth of his new grandson, Atlas. Baby Atlas arrived at 8:24am today, bringing immense joy to the Mayor and his family. Although the Mayor’s role is one of civic responsibility, he remarked that no honour compares to the joy of becoming a grandad. This happy news comes after the Mayor […]
Ross Kerridge has officially taken up his position as Newcastle's 15th Lord Mayor, hitting the ground running by meeting with Premier Chris Minns to discuss his vision for the region. Dr Kerridge, appearing on NBN News on Wednesday night, expressed his gratitude to the people of Newcastle for entrusting him with the role. "I would like to thank the community for their support," he said. "I can only promise to […]
A check count of the Wallsend pre-poll has revealed minor adjustments to the initial vote tallies, offering insight into the small fluctuations that can occur during the electoral process. These changes, while not dramatic, highlight the margin of error present in the counting process. In the check count, Ross Kerridge saw his vote total increase by 37, compared to an additional 26 votes for Nuatali Nelmes. This resulted in Kerridge […]
In a significant turn of events for Newcastle's local government, Nuatali Nelmes has conceded defeat to independent candidate Ross Kerridge in the closely fought Lord Mayoral election. After serving nearly ten years as Newcastle's second-longest-serving Lord Mayor, Nelmes acknowledged that she is likely to fall just a few hundred votes short of re-election. Allthough Newy 87.8 observes it to be in the thousands. "While the final votes are still being […]
The 2024 Newcastle mayoral election is proving to be one of the tightest and most competitive in recent memory, with the incumbent Lord Mayor, Nuatali Nelmes, locked in a close contest with independent challenger Ross Kerridge. While Kerridge has made significant inroads in the mayoral race, leading with 33.34% of the first-preference votes, compared to 31.97% for Nelmes, the local councillor elections have told a different story, with the Australian […]
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