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Council’s Baptism of Fire | Noosa Today
By Alan Lander
On March 28, 2020, local government elections were held across the state, and a new Noosa Council ultimately sworn in.
With many new faces, and the immediate impact of Covid-19, it has been a baptism of fire for both ‘new’ and re-elected councillors.
Noosa Today asked for their views on a range of issues, after one year on the job.
This week: Mayor Clare Stewart; Crs Joe Jurisevic and Amelia Lorentson.
Q: What have you found to be the most challenging aspects of handling Covid’s effects?
Cr Stewart: “For me, challenges included not being able to get ‘out and about’ and interact with the community, and at a very grass roots level, with our staff.
“We came into an empty building with the staff…
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