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Ian Tiley has been appointed the first Chairperson of RDA-NR Board. He has over 48 years experience in local government. He was the mayor of the former Maclean Shire Council (1997-2000) and first mayor of the amalgamated Clarence Valley Council (2005-2008). Ian was 15 years a Shire Clerk; he has also been a farmer and feedlot operator, an hotelier and school bus operator for children ... read moreIan Tiley has been appointed the first Chairperson of RDA-NR Board. He has over 48 years experience in local government. He was the mayor of the former Maclean Shire Council (1997-2000) and first mayor of the amalgamated Clarence Valley Council (2005-2008). Ian was 15 years a Shire Clerk; he has also been a farmer and feedlot operator, an hotelier and school bus operator for children with disabilities. His doctoral thesis on the economics and local democracy impacts of Australian local government amalgamations, featuring Clarence Valley Council (CVC) as the case study, was approved and he graduated as Doctor of Philosophy in March 2012. He continues as a CVC Councillor, is an Adjunct Research Fellow at the University of New England Armidale, a member of the executive committee of the UNE Centre for Local Government and a director of the North Coast Institute of TAFE Advisory Council. He is a regular speaker at national and state conferences and forums. ... read less |
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Lynne is currently concluding work on her PhD at Southern Cross University (SCU) and running her own Marketing, Communications and Training consultancy. Prior to her appointment to the RDA-NR Board, Lynne worked as Marketing Manager at SCU and served as the Northern Rivers Regional Community Coordinator for the award-winning CTC@NSW program. Lynne has had many articles on regional economic development published in a range ... read moreLynne is currently concluding work on her PhD at Southern Cross University (SCU) and running her own Marketing, Communications and Training consultancy. Prior to her appointment to the RDA-NR Board, Lynne worked as Marketing Manager at SCU and served as the Northern Rivers Regional Community Coordinator for the award-winning CTC@NSW program. Lynne has had many articles on regional economic development published in a range of academic journals. She is also the author of the books Marketing for eBusiness in Australia and How to Use Direct Marketing in Your Business. |
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Steve is CEO of Norsearch Limited, a controlled entity of Southern Cross University. He and his family have lived in Lismore for the past 11 years, during which time he has served as a board member of Northern Rivers Tourism and Lismore Unlimited. He has extensive line & executive management experience in the media industry. ... read moreSteve is CEO of Norsearch Limited, a controlled entity of Southern Cross University. He and his family have lived in Lismore for the past 11 years, during which time he has served as a board member of Northern Rivers Tourism and Lismore Unlimited. He has extensive line & executive management experience in the media industry. ... read less |
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Max Boyd was Tweed Shire Council President from 1979-1992 and first Mayor of the council, serving seven terms from 1992 -1999. Max has a total of 44 years service to Tweed Council and Tweed ratepayers and 20 years experience in the region’s tourism industry. He is a tireless community worker who was made a member of the Order of Australia in 1999. ... read moreMax Boyd was Tweed Shire Council President from 1979-1992 and first Mayor of the council, serving seven terms from 1992 -1999. Max has a total of 44 years service to Tweed Council and Tweed ratepayers and 20 years experience in the region’s tourism industry. He is a tireless community worker who was made a member of the Order of Australia in 1999. ... read less |
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Gillian is the Manager of International Programs at North Coast TAFE. She has more than 20 years experience in the private and public Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector as a Teacher, Senior Education Manager and Director of Business Development. Growing up as “free family labour” for her hotelier/restaurateur parents in regional NSW has led to Gillian’s passion for skills development for growing sustainable regional ... read moreGillian is the Manager of International Programs at North Coast TAFE. She has more than 20 years experience in the private and public Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector as a Teacher, Senior Education Manager and Director of Business Development. Growing up as “free family labour” for her hotelier/restaurateur parents in regional NSW has led to Gillian’s passion for skills development for growing sustainable regional businesses. Having also worked for the recruitment Industry and currently a small business owner on the Tweed, Gillian has led a number of projects to grow economic investment in regional areas. Gillian holds a Masters of Education from Southern Cross University and now focuses her efforts on international education. ... read less |
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Douglas is a town planner with 35 years experience in local government in the UK, ACT and NSW, of which 16 were as a strategic planner with Tweed Shire Council. He has established his own consultancy practice five years ago, which has included projects in the Solomon Islands and a 12 month assignment in Sri Lanka as a volunteer working on post-tsunami reconstruction. Douglas has ... read moreDouglas is a town planner with 35 years experience in local government in the UK, ACT and NSW, of which 16 were as a strategic planner with Tweed Shire Council. He has established his own consultancy practice five years ago, which has included projects in the Solomon Islands and a 12 month assignment in Sri Lanka as a volunteer working on post-tsunami reconstruction. Douglas has experience in all aspects of town planning and in urban growth management within a framework of public consultation. He is actively involved in Murwillumbah Theatre Company, Rotary Club, Community Men’s Shed and the Fingal Rovers Surf Club. ... read less |
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Tony has built his passion for the Northern Rivers through his involvement with local businesses and sports, particularly in the Tweed region, for more than 30 years. As an active participant and board member of the local Chambers of Commerce, he believes that governments at all levels play an important role in helping people improve their lives. Tony brings his insights into the needs of ... read moreTony has built his passion for the Northern Rivers through his involvement with local businesses and sports, particularly in the Tweed region, for more than 30 years. As an active participant and board member of the local Chambers of Commerce, he believes that governments at all levels play an important role in helping people improve their lives. Tony brings his insights into the needs of the community and local businesses to the RDA-NR Committee. ... read less |
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Murray has lived in Northern NSW for the last eight years. For the past 25 years he has worked in the food and beverage industry for a number of Australian and International organisations. Murray is presently involved with a number of organisations in executive and non-executive board roles. He specialises in building strong brands and sustainable supply chains. ... read moreMurray has lived in Northern NSW for the last eight years. For the past 25 years he has worked in the food and beverage industry for a number of Australian and International organisations. Murray is presently involved with a number of organisations in executive and non-executive board roles. He specialises in building strong brands and sustainable supply chains. ... read less |
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Ben Roche is Head of Community Engagement at Southern Cross University. He has extensive experience working with community education and engagement as key sustainable development processes. Ben has worked with a range of agencies from small not for profits to Universities, Government and the United Nations Environment Programme on strategic approaches to education and engagement. Ben is particularly interested in the role Universities can play ... read moreBen Roche is Head of Community Engagement at Southern Cross University. He has extensive experience working with community education and engagement as key sustainable development processes. Ben has worked with a range of agencies from small not for profits to Universities, Government and the United Nations Environment Programme on strategic approaches to education and engagement. Ben is particularly interested in the role Universities can play as catalysts for sustainable regional development. ... read less |
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Terry has experience in tourism and economic development in private enterprise, government and academia. He has owned and operated an award winning nature-based tour operator; had 25 years senior management experience with some of Australia’s leading tourism organisations; and has developed and managed a tourism development program for the NSW & Federal Governments. He is currently contracted as the Local Employment Coordinator to the Australian ... read moreTerry has experience in tourism and economic development in private enterprise, government and academia. He has owned and operated an award winning nature-based tour operator; had 25 years senior management experience with some of Australia’s leading tourism organisations; and has developed and managed a tourism development program for the NSW & Federal Governments. He is currently contracted as the Local Employment Coordinator to the Australian Government’s Building Australia's Future Workforce program. Terry studied Business and Marketing at undergraduate level and holds an MBA and a Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management. ... read less |
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is an active Kyogle Shire Councillor with a passion for community development, community engagement and social inclusion. Her activities in local government and the community sector include training, education and human services. Her interests and experience are diverse, ranging from the disability sector to disaster recovery planning and management. ... read moreis an active Kyogle Shire Councillor with a passion for community development, community engagement and social inclusion. Her activities in local government and the community sector include training, education and human services. Her interests and experience are diverse, ranging from the disability sector to disaster recovery planning and management. |
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Rose is the Managing Director of Knowledge Transfer Services Pty Ltd. Her experience spans agriculture, tourism, community and economic development, particularly in regional areas. Rose is Vice Chair of the Australian Regional Tourism Network and chairs its Policy Working Group. ... read moreRose is the Managing Director of Knowledge Transfer Services Pty Ltd. Her experience spans agriculture, tourism, community and economic development, particularly in regional areas. Rose is Vice Chair of the Australian Regional Tourism Network and chairs its Policy Working Group. ... read less |
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