'I died three times amid bitter council spat'
Dubbo mayor Ben Shields’ heart stopped three times after trying to take his own life, the impact he claims of bitter infighting within the council.
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Dubbo mayor Ben Shields’ heart stopped three times after trying to take his own life, the impact he claims of bitter infighting within the council.
Dubbo mayor Ben Shields was rushed to Dubbo Base hospital on March 31 The 40-year-old was put into a coma but his condition has since stabilised Came after six councillors accused him of bullying and 'intolerant behaviour' Tony Abbott's sister Christine Forster defended Mayor Shields in Facebook post Family spokesperson Greg Mohr called for instances of malicious gossip to end
Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields off life-support but still in serious condition The Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Ben Shields, remains in a serious condition in hospital. ( Share Print text only Cancel A spokesman for the family of the Mayor of the Dubbo Region, Ben Shields, has released a statement saying Councillor Shields has been taken off life-support but remains in intensive care at Dubbo Hospital. Key points: Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields is taken off life-support but remains in the intensive care unit at Dubbo Hospital Cr Shields has taken indefinite medical leave following a medical incident last w...
Dubbo mayor Ben Shields was rushed to hospital on Wednesday, where he remains on life support. Moments before paramedics arrived, Mayor Shields shared on Facebook: 'I have only ever done what is right for Dubbo'. His hospitalisation came just hours after six councillors accused him of bullying and 'intolerant behaviour,' and signed a letter calling for him to resign immediately. Dubbo mayor Ben Shields was rushed to hospital on Wednesday, where he remains on life support Christine Forster, the sister of former prime minister Tony Abbott, threw her support behind Mr Shields in a Facebook post ...
Mayor in coma after calls to resign A family spokesman has confirmed embattled Dubbo mayor Ben Shields is on life support in intensive care after a medical episode. News by Ryan Young and Danielle Gusmaroli 1st Apr 2021 7:51 PM Premium Content Subscriber only The mayor of Dubbo is in a coma fighting for his life after a bruising verbal battle with a group of fellow councillors who called for his resignation. In news that has shocked the famous regional city and surrounding communities, Councillor Ben Shields was rushed by ...