Ben Buckley, of Benambra, has been a name synonymous with local government for over four decades. Mr Buckley, now aged 84, has decided to retire as a councillor from the East Gippsland Shire Council and not re-contest for a position on the new council. Mr Buckley has been a councillor for 29 of the past 40 years and is a popular figure among East Gippsland residents. His legendary status saw him...
Tim Behan runs the Club Hotel In Orbost after moving to East Gippsland some years ago. Mr Behan decided to run for a seat on the nine member East Gippsland Shire Council because he believes there is a lack of representation in regional towns. He says winding back the power of the CEO and giving more say to councillors is essential. Mr Behan said he’d like to make life simple for residents when...
