Ross Kerridge, Lord Mayor of Newcastle

The race for Newcastle’s next Lord Mayor is intensifying as campaign materials for Dr. Ross Kerridge, leader of the "Our Newcastle" independent group, have been vandalised in North Lambton. This incident comes amid growing tensions in what is shaping up to be a highly contested local election. Dr. Kerridge took to social media to express his disappointment over the vandalism of his corflutes, as well as those of fellow independent […]

Dr. Ross Kerridge, a candidate for Lord Mayor of Newcastle, has announced his commitment to donate the director’s salary he would receive from the Newcastle Airport Board if elected. This decision is part of his broader pledge to enhance transparency and accountability within the Newcastle Council. Dr. Kerridge highlighted the importance of redirecting the $50,000 salary, suggesting it should be donated to a deserving charity or reinvested into the council’s […]

The "Our Newcastle" team was introduced this morning in Wallsend, with candidates emphasising their commitment to honesty, integrity, transparency, and collaboration with the community. Led by Dr Ross Kerridge, who is also a candidate for Lord Mayor, the team aims to uphold these values in their approach to local government. Dr Kerridge expressed confidence in his team, stating, "Our Newcastle is about taking back our city and embracing the values […]

Newcastle's upcoming Local Government Elections have taken an intriguing turn with Dr. Ross Kerridge, a Senior Staff Specialist Anaesthetist at John Hunter Hospital and Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle, announcing his candidacy for Lord Mayor. Dr. Kerridge, who previously sought the Labor preselection, has decided to leave the party and run as an independent, citing a lack of confidence in the current council leadership under incumbent Nuatali Nelmes. […]