Olympian Suzy Batkovic Becomes Townsville Deputy Mayor
Brimbank renews CEO contract
Redland advisor appointed
New Derwent Valley Council CEO revealed
QLD: Three-time Olympic basketballer Suzy Batkovic has been unanimously elected as Townsville‘s new Deputy Mayor.
The Division 6 councillor fills the vacancy left by Ann-Maree Greaney who resigned on Wednesday.
Mayor Nick Dametto praised Batkovic as a hard worker who would help lead the city forward.
She’ll serve the remaining two years of the current term.
Cr Batkovic says she’s honoured and ready to support the mayor’s vision for Townsville, according to a report this afternoon from the Townsville Bulletin.
VIC: Brimbank City Council has announced the reappointment of its CEO Fiona Blair.
Ms Blair, who commenced with the Council in 2022, has been given a five year contract extension.
QLD: Chris Rose PSM has been revealed today as the government appointed advisor to Redland City Council.
Mr Rose’s appointment runs from today through 29th May 2026.
TAS: The new CEO of Derwent Valley Council will be Wes Young, according to a report from Tasmanian Country.
Mr Young will take up the position in the new year on a four year contract.
The former journalist has worked at four other Tasmanian councils and is a former policy advisor to Greens Senator Peter Whish-Wilson.