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Mayor Steps Down Amid Private Prosecution Storm | Melbourne News
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- Jul 11, 2026
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- 93
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Summary
Hepburn Shire’s mayor Tony Clark has stepped down amid explosive private prosecutions over missing budget documents, following a pattern of legal action by businessman David Penman—who also forced the resignations of councillor Don Henderson and CEO Bradley Thomas. With no police or public prosecutor involvement, the council calls the allegations “unfortunate” and warns of potential government reforms to block automatic stand-downs. Legal teams are fighting to dismiss the cases, but the DPP declined to intervene. Deputy Mayor Shirley Cornish now assumes the mayoral role as the council navigates this escalating legal and political storm. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0fbd8afb828974de