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Mayor Blackmore Testifies as ICAC Probes Councillors

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  • Mayor Matthew Blackmore testified before New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on misconduct with councillors.
  • Mayor Matthew Blackmore said ties with councillors Sharangan Maheswaran and Karen Pensabene soured after sacking manager in 2022.
  • ICAC is probing Sharangan Maheswaran, a former Nassif executive, and Karen Pensabene for dishonest conduct, Maheswaran no longer councillor.
  • Blackmore said he broke a succession deal and heard Charlie Demian lobby on a Homebush project.