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Cr ‘safety’ concerns

A Melton councillor says she feels ’unsafe’ attending council meetings in person. Councillor Ashleigh Vandenberg didn’t attend this week’s council meeting, apologising to residents on social media and accusing the council of denying her online access to the meeting. Cr Vandenberg, who was listed as…

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