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Shoalhaven's Civil Beat

With less than a week until pre-polling begins for the 2024 Shoalhaven City Council election, The Spark has rounded up our coverage here in a one-stop-shop package including Q&As with Mayoral

A Vision Splendid

With our Mayoral candidates, Spark has so far explored the "Roads, Rates and Rubbish" responsibilities that were priorities in the Local Government Act of 1919. But today, we consider the broader

Road Rage

There’s one thing everyone agrees on - no matter their age, location or politics. Potholes suck.  With Shoalhaven City Council responsible for a vast network of local roads, the subject is raised

We want it all. We want it now.

We just don't want to pay for it. Today's Spark Mayoralypics chases a stance on the hot-button issue of rates. Of all the council topics, rate rises probably stir