Alan Eldridge 'lied' about funeral to take Wagga Council GM leave for private business, court told

Rex Martinich
Updated June 15 2021 - 11:57pm, first published March 11 2021 - 8:25pm
WITNESS: Former Wagga City Council general manager Alan Eldridge leaves court on Thursday after his fourth and final day giving evidence. Picture: Emma Hillier
WITNESS: Former Wagga City Council general manager Alan Eldridge leaves court on Thursday after his fourth and final day giving evidence. Picture: Emma Hillier

Former Wagga council general manager Alan Eldridge has told the NSW Supreme Court that he used a non-existent funeral for a "close family member" as an "excuse" to clear his calendar and attend to a personal business client.

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Rex Martinich

Rex Martinich

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Journalist for the Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga covering politics and data. Mobile: 0437 853 137 Email: rex.martinich@dailyadvertiser.com.au

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