Matthew Blackmore
AustraliapoliticianMale4.9Global Dominance: 0.02%Matthew Blackmore is an independent councillor serving on the Strathfield Council. He has joined fellow councillors in advocating for a significant reduction in the costs associated with the council's trip to Korea, reflecting a commitment to fiscal responsibility on behalf of the residents.
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Allegations he used a private investigator to follow Blackmore as part of a pressure campaign to force him to resign as mayor.
Sharangan Maheswaran returns to witness box after Jean Nassif secret recording revelationsAustralia· 2026-09-25
Matthew Blackmore is a former Strathfield mayor who was allegedly blackmailed by Maheswaran.
Sharangan Maheswaran appears in ICAC hearingsAustralia· 2026-09-23
Matthew Blackmore is the then-mayor of Strathfield who was targeted during the surveillance operation.
Private investigator Shane De Kauwe recorded breakfast orders during surveillance of mayor Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-09-22
Matthew Blackmore was the mayor who faced intimidation and blackmail from Maheswaran.
Former Toplace lawyer denies lying to commission over $148,500 cheque, Liberal fundraiserAustralia· 2026-09-21
Matthew Blackmore is a former mayor of Strathfield who reported receiving blackmail threats from Maheswaran.
What we learnt from ICAC week eightAustralia· 2026-09-20
Matthew Blackmore is an independent councillor who became embroiled in a political feud after failing to honor a deal to step down as mayor of Strathfield Council.
Inside Matthew Blackmore and Sharangan Maheswaran’s frosty relationship after Strathfield council election dealAustralia· 2026-09-18
Matthew Blackmore had informed the ICAC of an alleged blackmail attempt by Maheswaran.
ICAC’s ‘Everywhere Man’ Sharangan Maheswaran set to testifyAustralia· 2026-09-17Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore was not bothered by a dirt sheet outlining negative allegations about him.
Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore was not bothered by dirt sheet, inquiry toldAustralia· 2026-09-17Matthew Blackmore is the former mayor and current councillor who provided evidence to the inquiry.
Beyond Jean Nassif, the Strathfield Council’s murky dealings are aired at inquiryAustralia· 2026-09-15
Matthew Blackmore is a former Strathfield mayor whose evidence was questioned in relation to his relationships with various individuals.
Jean Nassif, former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore’s evidence to resumeAustralia· 2026-09-15
Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore has told a corruption inquiry about his strained relationships with fellow Labor councillors.
Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore appears; Jean Nassif due to give evidenceAustralia· 2026-09-14
Matthew Blackmore has told the ICAC about his strained relationship with Labor Strathfield councillors.
Jean Nassif, Matthew Blackmore set to give evidenceAustralia· 2026-09-14Matthew Blackmore is a former Strathfield mayor who was allegedly subjected to attempted blackmail.
What we learnt from week seven’s appearances by Liberal lobbyist Jeremy GreenwoodAustralia· 2026-09-11
Independent councillor Matthew Blackmore said the move was in line with existing council policies.
Strathfield Council votes to make shops display signs in EnglishAustralia· 2026-08-10
Matthew Blackmore is a fellow councillor involved in the allegations against Maheswaran and Pensabene.
Christian Ellis, Charles Perrottet, Jeremy Greenwood had deal with Jean Nassif for $2 million payment, commission hearsAustralia· 2026-07-27
Matthew Blackmore is a Strathfield councillor involved in allegations against Maheswaran and Pensabene.
Sydney Catholic Broken Bay diocese distances itself from education body ahead of corruption inquiryAustralia· 2026-07-25
Matthew Blackmore is a Strathfield councillor involved in allegations against Sharangan Maheswaran and Karen Pensabene.
NSW Police investigate source of dirt sheet linking ALP figures to ICAC inquiryAustralia· 2026-07-14
Blackmore, who was then mayor of Strathfield, took notes of an extraordinary meeting with Maheswaran.
ICAC target Sharangan Maheswaran launches legal action against political enemy Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-07-10Matthew Blackmore is the then-independent mayor of Strathfield who was allegedly threatened by Sharangan Maheswaran.
ICAC’s Operation Rosny to examine Sharangan Maheswaran’s alleged threats to Strathfield mayor Matthew BlackmoreAustralia· 2026-07-08
Matthew Blackmore unexpectedly resigned as Strathfield mayor amid allegations involving other councillors.
Catholic Schools NSW CEO Dallas McInerney stands aside over illegal donation allegationsAustralia· 2026-07-02
Matthew Blackmore is a fellow councillor involved in the ICAC investigation.
How the investigation into Jean Nassif threatens NSW Liberal Party’s election hopesAustralia· 2026-07-01Matthew Blackmore unexpectedly resigned as Strathfield mayor amid allegations involving other councillors.
The Liberal Party powerbroker who dragged Catholic schools into corruption inquiryAustralia· 2026-07-01
Matthew Blackmore is a fellow Strathfield councillor mentioned in the context of the investigation.
What we know so far about the investigation into Jean NassifAustralia· 2026-07-01
Matthew Blackmore is a Strathfield councillor involved in allegations of misconduct.
Inquiry confirmed into Liberal Party, councils and Catholic schoolsAustralia· 2026-07-01Matthew Blackmore, an independent councillor, signalled a move to reduce the trip's costs.
Strathfield Council to reduce cost of $70,000 Korea tripAustralia· 2025-03-24