Cr Phelan was first elected to Pyrenees Shire Council in October 2024. She is a Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and holds a Master of Social Sciences (Policy and Human Services) and a Diploma of Teaching. Model Councillor Code of Conduct 2024 (PDF, 361KB) Follow the Pyrenees Shire Mayor on Facebook.

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Image below: Pyrenees Shire Councillors (L-R): Cr Simon Tol, Cr Rebecca Wardlaw, Cr Tanya Kehoe, Cr Megan Phelan and Mayor Cr Damian Ferrari. Cr Des Phelan is one of the longest-serving representatives in the Golden Plains Shire, with over 30 years of dedicated service, including multiple terms as Mayor. On 5 July 2024, you were interviewed by Brad Powell (HRV Integrity Compliance and Investigations Manager), Scott Gillespie (HRV Senior Steward), Wayne Smith (HRV Steward) and Stephen Phelan (HRV Assistant Steward/Starter) in relation to the Stewards’ investigation regarding your conduct at the Mildura harness racing meeting on 7 June 2024 ... The Loddon Council has assisted the Association with improvements to Phelan Reserve, such as the establishment of playground equipment, a BBQ shelter and a pergola for shade and entertainment along with extra shade seating.

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Response: one to sustain a lifestyle. It is important for councillors to have other employment and certainly in a small rural council, it is an important aspect of their livelihood so yes, Cr Phelan, because she is highly sort after with her skills has managed to secure employment and that employment does take her out of this s Creditors, next-of-kin and all others having claims against the estate of REBECCA JANE PHELAN, late Crescent, Langwarrin, of 21 Pepperbush Victoria, company director, deceased, who died on 11 October 2025, are to send particulars of such claims to the executor, care of the undermentioned solicitors, within