By Jeremy Sollars
The Free Times caught up with former Southern Downs mayor Peter Blundell at the 2017 Stanthorpe Show, where he did a spot of volunteer announcing.
Far from his previous life of politics, Mr Blundell these days resides in Yeppoon, just north of Rockhampton on the central Queensland coast, renowned for its beaches, tropical climate and islands.
And to complete the sea-change, he’s working as a salesman with Rocky Harley Davidsons and and the well-known motorcycle enthusiast says he couldn’t be happier.
“It’s a good franchise – I’ve been with them for about nine months now,” Mr Blundell said.
“I was down in Stanthorpe at Christmas to catch up with family and I’ve enjoyed being here for the show.
“Where I live now is certainly very different, it’s just a really lovely part of the world.
The Free Times did not seek comment from the former mayor about the current local and state political scene, and he jokingly said: “I wouldn’t make a comment anyway”.
Mr Blundell did praise veteran Southern Downs MP Lawrence Springborg – who will retire from state politics at the next election – as “a strong and committed local member”.
