Journalist runs for mayor after 50 years covering her town
Alison Andrews was a journalist for 50 years, covering her municipality. She is now running for mayor of Northern Midlands Council.
Alison Andrews was elected to Northern Midlands Council in 2022. In 2026, Andrews is running for mayor in the local government election.
Andrews worked as a journalist for The Examiner from 1970 to 2013. Later, she bought and ran the Northern Midlands Courier.
Andrews says the past four years at council have been difficult. Complaints have come up about lack of openness, misuse of money for a defamation suit, and meetings that turned hostile.
She believes her background in journalism and knowledge of the community give her the skills to unite the council. She says the mayor helps and leads, not decides everything alone.
- 1970 to 2013 at The Examiner
- Years as journalist
- 2022
- Elected to council
- 2026 local government election
- Mayor election
- 50 years
- Years covering municipality
Why it mattersThe race shows tension in the council. It asks whether new leaders can restore trust and civility.
AustraliaTasmania's Northern Midlands could see a shift in how the council operates and communicates with ratepayers.
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