Friday,
1 August 2025
Public outburst closes council meeting early

The conduct policy of Rural City of Wangaratta council meetings is under review after last week’s meeting was suddenly ended as a result of disruptive behaviour.

Mayor Irene Grant was tasked with calling a specific member of the public gallery to order following continuous audible talking throughout the almost two-hour-long meeting.

Following requests for the woman to be quiet, the disruption came...

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