Rockhampton mayor resigns over Adani trip, Chris ‘Pineapple’ Hooper is set to take over

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5 years ago

November 10, 2020

A quirky local bloke is likely to become the new Mayor of Rockhampton after Margaret Strelow announced her shock resignation.

Chris ‘Pineapple’ Hooper is set to take the position after being the runner-up in this year’s local government elections.

The anti-Adani activist will take office by default, after new changes to state legislation came into effect in October.

Hooper said he was asleep before finding out the news, adding he would take up the position if it was offered to him.

“I…

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