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Clarence Valley Citizen Awards Lose Their Way as Council Turns Them into a Popularity Contest

Clarence Valley Council has released the list of nominees for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards, but the announcement has sparked immediate concern after it became clear that the winners will now be decided through public voting rather than a merit based judging process. A program once centred on service, integrity and genuine contribution now risks being reduced to a popularity contest.

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