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    <loc>https://www.geraldtonguardian.com.au/politics/local-government/shire-of-carnarvon-mayor-eddie-smith-and-five-councillors-quit-causing-confusion-chaos-and-no-decisions--c-22234177</loc>
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      <image:caption>Carnarvon Shire President Eddie Smith (left, pictured with Roger Cook) has sensationally quit his role alongside a majority of his council.</image:caption>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-05-04T11:47:39.000Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Shire of Carnarvon mayor Eddie Smith and five councillors quit, causing confusion, chaos and no decisions </news:title>
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