Melton councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg suspended amid council conflict and campaign launch
Melton councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg was suspended for two months on charges of discrediting her colleagues through misleading social media posts. Despite the suspension, Vandenberg announced her independent candidacy for the Sydenham seat in November, alleging unfair treatment from the Labor Party and vowing to pursue a judicial review of her suspension. Her actions intensify an ongoing conflict within the council.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 06:50 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 07:00 UTC
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