Councillor Isaac Gordon was formally inaugurated for his second term at Brewarrina Shire Council during the Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after his election was declared by the NSW Electoral Commission in a countback on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Following the September election last year, Brewarrina Shire Councillors voted at their first Ordinary Meeting that any vacancies would be filled through a countback election.

Councillor Gordon returns to Council filling the position left after the passing of longstanding Councillor Angelo Pippos in December 2024.

Councillor Gordon was first elected to Council in 2021.

He is much respected in his community and for his work at the Christian School and has been on the council before in 2023.

Mr Gordon wants to nurture the next generation. 

"I would like to continue to be an ambassador for the Shire's young people and turn people's lives around.," he said.

''I hope to get the old Yetta farm going again as a rehab centre, its sitting there doing nothing and we can achieve good things there.

"The addiction to drugs is a bad thing for our community youth so this is something I will push for as a new councillor.''

NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley believes more Youth Services and extra police can arrest the slide in teenage crime but Mr Gordon says preventing it with good programs can succeed.

''Incarceration is not the answer, delivering things which take kids away from drugs and trips to like 'Bush to the Beach' which we have worked on before can direct them away from addiction and my baby brother Doug also on the council can make difference too he is working with Police.''

Crime rates in Brewarrina are stable according to the latest Bureau of Crime Statistics (released June 11) but still remain in some categories above the state average.

Front row: General Manager David Kirby, Deputy Mayor Vivian Slack-Smith, Mayor Tom Stanton, Councillor Trish Frail and Councillor Isaac Gordon.

Back row: Councillor Jason Morton, Councillor Belinda Colless, Councillor Douglas Gordon, Councillor Michael Pedersen and Councill Mark Brown. 

Mayor Tom Stanton said he was very pleased to have a full complement of councillors back serving the community, now the NSW Electoral Commission had finally confirmed the election results.

“On behalf of Brewarrina Shire Council and our entire community, I am delighted to welcome Councillor Isaac Gordon back for his second term on Council,” said Mayor Stanton.

“Isaac’s dedication and integrity have been valuable assets to the Shire, and I am confident that his return will further strengthen our team as we continue working together for the benefit of our region.

“The passing of Councillor Angelo Pippos was a great loss, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication that will always be cherished. While no one can ever truly fill his place, I know that Councillor Gordon’s commitment to our shared vision will honour that legacy and ensure the continued progress of our community.

“I look forward to collaborating with Councillor Gordon and all members of Council as we continue to progress and make a real difference, always with the best interests of our community at the forefront.

“Councillor Gordon, we are glad to have you back,” concluded Mayor Stanton.