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Bombshell allegations against councillor

An alleged $5 million offer to secure the mayoral role sparked a Local Government Inspectorate investigation involving Cr Les Larke.

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Bombshell allegations against councillor
In happier times. From left: In 2018, Bass Coast Councillors Julian Brown, Mayor Brett Tessari, Stephen Fullarton, Pamela Rothfield, Michael Whelan, Clare Le Serve, Geoff Ellis, Les Larke and Bruce Kent celebrate the Council’s Carbon Cocky award. Three councillors have alleged Cr Larke offered his own money to be spent in each Bass Coast ward, in return for securing the mayoral role.
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