Councillor who told woman it was a 'pity' she wasn't bashed won't resign

Key points

• A Mid North Coast councillor will not resign after an independent investigation found he posted a violent comment to a woman raising domestic violence concerns. Kempsey Shire councillor Noel Selby said his Facebook page had been hacked, though he said he would consider attending a men's behavioural-change program.
• Council unanimously censured him and asked him to resign. The matter will be referred to the Office of Local Government, which could lead to his disqualification.
• Mayor Kinne Ring said the investigation had cost council more than $40,000.