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Buloke Shire Council Reopens Social Media Comments
Publish date: 8 July 2025
BULOKE Shire Council has today announced the reopening of comments on Facebook posts, following a period aimed at safeguarding the wellbeing of both the community and staff.
Comments were paused due to overwhelming and, at times, harmful online interactions, which Council’s small team cannot monitor around the clock.
"As a public body Council has a responsibility to make sure that its online spaces are safe and respectful, in line with the Local Government Act 2020 and other digital media guidelines," said Buloke Shire Council Mayor Cr Alan Getley.
“We know people are under pressure and want to be heard. That’s important to us too.
“We’re opening comments again, but please think about what you write before you post," he added.
“Let’s make this a space where we can proudly share our community voice and be constructive on matters that are important to us. It’s not the place for personal attacks or open rants."
Council’s renewed social media moderation approach invites community members to engage in public discussion with empathy and consideration, helping to make Council’s platform a space where people feel safe to share ideas and concerns — not just about Council services, but also the broader issues affecting our communities that we want to bring attention to.
"We’re asking our community to work with us as we navigate the many external pressures affecting our region right now, and to help keep conversations respectful and constructive,” the Mayor said.
Council will continue to monitor engagement and welcomes community input as it evolves its approach to digital participation.
For further information contact 1300 520 520 or media@buloke.vic.gov.au