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Wollondilly Mayor Councillor Matthew Deeth is new NGAA Chair

4 December 2019

Councillor Matthew Deeth, Mayor of Wollondilly Shire, NSW, is the new Chair of the National Growth Areas Alliance. Mayor Tracey Roberts, City of Wanneroo, WA, will continue as the NGAA Deputy Chair. They were elected by the NGAA Strategic Advisory Committee on Monday, 2 December 2020.

Cr Deeth has been Mayor of Wollondilly since 2018. Wollondilly Shire is located on the south western outskirts of Sydney at the foothills of the Southern Highlands, with a population forecast to grow from the current 52,800 to 99,600 by 2041, an increase of 88.36%.

Mayor Tracey Roberts, City of Wanneroo, is entering her third term as the NGAA Deputy Chair.

 

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Now hiring- National Communications Coordinator

14 . 08 . 2023

NGAA is recruiting a National Communications Coordinator.

Please read on if you are energised by political engagement and advocacy, experienced in developing and implementing communication and social media strategies and can find compelling ways to communicate the opportunities and challenges of Australia’s growth areas. Experience living or working in growth areas very welcome. Remote or office working options available.

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NGAA Policy Advisory Committee - EOI Now Open

13 . 07 . 2023

Officers from NGAA Member councils are invited to express their interest in joining our Policy Advisory Committees. 

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NGAA Members gather in Canberra

19 . 06 . 2023

Thanks to all Mayors, Councillors, Adminstrators and officers who joined us for lunch during the ALGA NGA., 

Click through for photos and the Chair's speech.

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NGAA CEO appointed to Urban Policy Forum

26 . 05 . 2023

NGAA is pleased to share that our CEO Bronwen Clark has been appointed to the Urban Policy Forum by The Hon. Catherine King MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government. Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp will be the only other local government representative.

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