Murrami rice grower Peter Herrmann has succeeded Finley’s Rob Massina as president of the Ricegrowers Association of Australia. Mr Herrmann was accepted into the role by the RGA Board and Central Executive meeting in Leeton on September 7. He had been an RGA member since 1989 and, along with wife Katherine and their six sons, runs a mixed farming operation of rice, sheep, and walnuts. Mr Herrmann has a Bachelor of Laws (2AHons Environmental Law) from the…

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Caravan Industry Victoria (CIV) has announced a major change in its top management, with the appointment of a new CEO to take effect on 1 January 2023. Long-serving CEO Rob Lucas will hand over the reins of Caravan Industry Victoria to current General Manager Operations, Daniel Sahlberg, and Rob will become CEO of the National Caravan Industry Training College (NCITC). CIV president Nat Schiavello said the handover was the culmination of a carefully planned succession…

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Lending Association has acquired Grow Group’s book of predominantly Millennial property investors — and become its finance partner. Lending Association (LA) is now Grow Group’s exclusive finance partner, and the LA Group’s full service will ensure no less than 10,000 clients’ investment finance needs are met, it has announced. Grow Group aspires to become Australia’s leading boutique property agency with more than 10,000 clients, providing expert knowledge and…

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HBF, Australia's second-largest not-for-profit health fund, has appointed Dr. Lachlan Henderson as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective in early 2023. Dr. Henderson (pictured) joined HBF from Epworth HealthCare, Victoria's largest not-for-profit private hospital group, where he had been the group chief executive since 2017. He has more than 30 years of experience in health services as a general practitioner and in clinical and managerial roles, including as…

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The Lerian Association of Sydney and New South Wales – Leros is set to mark its milestone 50th anniversary with an event on November 26, 2022 at the Pan Arcadian Club in Ashbury in Sydney’s inner west. The celebratory event was originally planned for last year to mark the Association’s 50th anniversary, but it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. On November 26, guests will enjoy live music, a 3-course meal and a night full of dancing, celebration…

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The vulnerability of Australian companies to cyberattacks has been underscored by a new survey showing most boards still lack specific expertise despite the well-known threat posed by hackers. Less than a month after a cyberattack on Optus exposed the details of millions of customers, the bi-annual sentiment poll by the Australian Institute of Company Directors shows that while boards insist that they are aware of the risks of an attack, only one-third have a committee…

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The AMA is extraordinarily disappointed at the allegations today in the media suggesting that up to $8b is being defrauded each year from Medicare by health professionals including doctors. These claims are…

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When speaking publicly, new Aged & Community Care Providers Association chief executive officer Tom Symondson said he will focus on how sector issues are impacting older Australians instead of how they affect providers. Speaking…

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The Kytherian Association of Australia (KAA) has celebrated its centenary with a bang. From its annual debutante ball to a special Nostalgia Day and Mamma Mia taverna night, every event has been enjoyed by both the young and elderly. But who has been behind all these events? The Chairman of the KAA’s Centenary Committee, Andrew Malanos, and his dedicated team of volunteers. As the KAA’s centenary year comes to a close, The Greek Herald spoke to Mr Malanos about…

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The Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH) has announced its CEO Tony Gleeson, M.AIRAH, will be stepping down in early 2023. Appointed to the position of CEO in 2016, Gleeson’s major achievements include the expansion and digitisation of AIRAH’s knowledge assets such as the Design Application (DA) manual series, successful advocacy for the compulsory registration of engineers, promoting women in STEM, establishing AIRAH’s membership…

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The country's second-largest ex-service organisation is coming to an end. The National Servicemen's Association of Australia will be closing its doors in 2026, with leaders saying there are too few of the 287,000 veterans who once served, and commonly known as Nashos, left alive to carry on the group. At 70 years old, Hervey Bay veteran Brian Barker is Queensland's youngest president of a nasho branch. "I…

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