Michaela Meade
A new administrator has been appointed to Whittlesea council.
Former Hobsons Bay council chief executive Chris Eddy will join Lydia Wilson and Peita Duncan on the council’s panel of administrators.
His appointment follows the resignation of former administrator Bruce Billson earlier this year.
Mr Eddy most recently worked as interim chief executive at LGPro Victoria from July last year until March 2021.
He was chief executive at Hobsons Bay council from 2012-2018.
Ms Wilson said she was pleased to welcome Mr Eddy and acknowledged his experience in the sector.
“Administrator Duncan and I are really looking forward to working together with Mr Eddy, as the panel of administrators continue to provide the organisation with governance stability and representing our rapidly growing and diverse community,” Ms Wilson said.
Against) and Lydia Wilson (
The Duchess of Malfi) star in the show directed by Ian Rickson. It has design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Azusa Ono, music by Mark Bradshaw, sound design by Emma Laxton and casting by Amy Ball.
The piece follows a NASA botanist who returns from a year-long mission to the Moon and meets up with her twin sister. It opens the Re:Emerge season of shows, with a trio of new plays being presented in the West End.
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Independent committee commends Council’s risk management approach
The Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee Geoff Harry has given the City of Whittlesea a tick of approval for its commitment to a robust and comprehensive risk management program.
The Audit & Risk Committee tabled its six-monthly report at Council’s Scheduled Meeting held on 4 May 2021 – a new provision under the Local Government Act 2020.
Mr Harry said the committee was pleased with Council’s progress and approach to risk management.
“Whittlesea might be the only Council in the state that has an internal compliance program… and I think it is an excellent program,” he said.
The City of Whittlesea is looking at how it can meet the growing demand on local three-year-old kinder placements with the roll-out of more funded hours.
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Mill Park Leisure opens its doors after $25 million revamp
Mill Park Leisure will open its doors on April 28, fresh from a $25 million refurbishment.
The much-anticipated re-opening will be staged over two dates to allow access to the gym before the aquatic area which will open shortly.
The 24/7 gym includes the latest technology-enhanced Matrix equipment, expansive cardio and weight training areas, medical and inclusive equipment options and is the first leisure centre in Australia to include a full-sized 12ft rock-climbing wall (tread wall).
Small group functional training (MX4), reformer pilates, gym and group fitness memberships are now available.
Chair Administrator Lydia Wilson said Council was very excited to be reopening the refreshed state-of-the-art centre.