Ward games: The weird, wacky and wonderful world of council elections
We’ll be publishing regular columns in the lead-up to voting closing on October 25, focusing on the colourful characters and unusual goings-on we will see over the next few weeks.
Who’s behind ‘Greens Info’, the attack ad linked to a state-owned house?
Mystery surrounds a cashed-up anti-Greens attack outfit called “Greens Info” which lists its address in a most unexpected place.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
Whodunnit solved: Election sign-thrower unmasked as Kingston councillor
It turns out the identity of the sign-thrower wasn’t such a mystery to the good burghers of Melbourne’s south-east.
- by Tom Cowie and Rachael Dexter
Going postal: Council ballot papers stolen in Australia Post van theft
There’s bad news for City of Monash voters who may have to cast their ballots again after an opportunistic thief made off with an Australia Post van.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
‘Slum lord’ tag sticks like mould on Birkenstocks to Greens mayoral candidate
A Greens lord mayoral candidate campaigning as a renter has been outed as a former landlord with tenants who complained about an apartment filled with mould.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
Sausage breakfast? Lord mayor debate an all-bloke affair
There were three notable absentees at the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry event this week when six male lord mayor hopefuls took to the stage.
- by Tom Cowie and Rachael Dexter
He loves beer and watching the footy, and wants your council vote
Yarra Ranges Shire candidate James Talbett knows how to capture the hearts and minds of voters – with a mullet, a mastiff-cross called Diesel and a no-nonsense pitch.
- by Tom Cowie and Rachael Dexter
Caught on camera: Signs torn down and turfed in council poster wars
Who is the poster pirate caught ripping down election signs in Chelsea? Welcome to Ward Games, The Age’s coverage of the wacky world of Victoria’s local council elections.
- by Tom Cowie and Rachael Dexter