Division 6: Kristy Vallely

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About Cr Kristy Vallely

Kristy Vallely is the re-elected Councillor for Division 6 which covers, Brinsmead, Redlynch, Freshwater, Stratford and Kamerunga.

A proud Redlynch local for nearly 40 years, Councillor Kristy Vallely is passionate about the community she calls home. Married into the Vallely family, who operated local butcher shops from 1925 to 2017, Kristy and her husband Ben have been together for over 30 years and have two children, aged 18 and 16, attending Redlynch State College. She is the school’s P&C President and a Council board member.

With over 30 years managing Harleys – The Educational Super Store, Kristy is a strong advocate for supporting local businesses. She’s also the founder of She Means Business Today, an active community leader, and an experienced event organizer.

Career highlights
  • Featured on 60 Minutes as a parenting thought leader
  • Winner of AusMumpreneur’s Australian Entrepreneur Award
  • Cairns Regional Council Woman of the Year
  • Named one of Mamamia’s “Most Clickable Women in Australia"

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Last Updated: 6 January 2025

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