Don't Just Read the News, Understand It.
Published loading...Updated

Former Newcastle mayor Jeff McCloy dies after battle with MND

  • Jeff McCloy, former lord mayor of Newcastle, died at age 75 after battling motor neurone disease and choosing voluntary assisted dying.
  • McCloy served as Newcastle's lord mayor from 2012 to 2014 and was involved in significant urban development efforts.
  • Ross Kerridge, current lord mayor, said McCloy made a major impact on the city's growth and infrastructure.
  • Paul Broad of the McCloy Group highlighted McCloy's dedication to the community and ongoing projects, stating that he was still designing entry statements to his latest subdivision up until his passing.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

11 Articles

All
Left
4
Center
1
Right
1

The municipality of Añasco and current mayor Kabir Solares García announced through their official Facebook profiles that former mayor Jorge Estévez Martínez, who held the position for 12 consecutive years, has passed away.

Newcastle HeraldNewcastle Herald
+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Lean Left

'We were Statler and Waldorf': Jeff McCloy remembered by those who knew him best

Newcastle remembers Jeff McCloy, ex-mayor and visionary, who passed at 75, leaving a lasting legacy in business and community service.

·Newcastle, Australia
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Newcastle Weekly broke the news in on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)