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NEWCASTLE COUNCILLORS TO RECEIVE PAY RISE
Newcastle’s seven Labor councillors voted in a bloc on Tuesday night to grant themselves a 16 per cent pay rise.
The decision will increase Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes’ mayoral allowance from $76,397 to $95,000, a rise of 24 per cent.
She also receives a councillor’s pay, up from $26,213 to $30,500, taking her overall remuneration from $102,610 to $125,500.
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