New Interim CEO for WCC
New Interim CEO for WCC
Image - Warrnambool City Council s new interim CEO Garry Gaffney (right), pictured in 2018 with Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Image Source: darrenchester.com.au
25 May 2021 | 02:18pm
Council Appoints Interim CEO
Warrnambool City Council has appointed a new interim chief executive officer, with the decision made at a Council meeting held last night.
Gary Gaffney, whose most recent Local Government role was East Gippsland Shire Chief Executive Oficer, will take over from Acting CEO Vikki King, who will return to her previous role as Director Community Development.
Under current legislation Ms King was unable continue as acting CEO for more than 12 months.
25 May 2021 | 05:17pm
Three injured in incident at Vite Vite
Three people have been injured in a collision between a freight train and a truck in the South West this afternoon.
It s believed the collision occurred just after 2pm this afternoon near Vite Vite.
Ambulance Victoria has confirmed that three men were taken to hospital in stable conditions, after paramedics were called at 2:10pm.
One man was airlifted to the Royal Melbourne Hospital with lower body injuries.
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The other two men were taken by road to Ballarat Base Hospital - one with upper body injuries and the other with no obvious injuries.
Locals encouraged to nominate exemplary youth
Nominations for the 2021 Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Awards are now open, with community members encouraged to nominate.
The awards recognise young people aged between 12 and 25 who have exemplified and demonstrated cooperation, resilience, responsibility, kindness and passion.
Warrnambool Mayor Cr Vicki Jellie said that the awards are an important opportunity to recognise and celebrate the talents and the strengths of the region’s young people.
“COVID-19 had an impact on everyone, but young people were hit especially hard,” she said.
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“On top of months of remote learning, young people faced the cancellation of sport and other activities, reduced social connections and the impact on the hospitality industry which disproportionately affect young people