WHITTLESEA Shire Council will have a new Chief Executive Officer as the current chief, Craig Lloyd, is heading to Western Australia.The council announced last Wednesday it will begin a recruitment process for a new CEO as Mr Lloyd decided not to have a new contract.Mr Lloyd has instead accepted the role of CEO at the City of Joondalup in...
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Donations help keep cats with families
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Eagles make statement
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Around the Grounds with Michael Thompson
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NFNL Women’s season begins
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