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flag Newcastle's independent mayor, Ross Kerridge, highlights progress in transparency and infrastructure, despite ongoing challenges.

flag Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge, elected in 2024 as an independent, reflected on his first year leading Newcastle, highlighting a shift from partisan politics toward transparency and community engagement. flag Key achievements include the Davidson review, which led to improved financial reporting and public access to information based on 800 submissions, and a 2025-26 budget focused on essential repairs, especially in western areas facing road damage, flooding, and beach erosion. flag He advanced local culture by reopening the art gallery and trialing free pool access, while securing $2 million in grants for heritage projects. flag Despite progress, challenges remain over the Broadmeadow redevelopment, a missing site for a new indoor sports centre, and delayed support for New Lambton landslip victims. flag Kerridge acknowledged missteps, including controversial decisions on protests and foreign engagement, but emphasized accountability and community service as core to his leadership.

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