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■ NILLUMBIK Council documents indicate that ratepayers are hiring its Chief Executive Carl Cowie for more than $1000 per day.
The 2019-20 Annual Financial Report lists the Chief Executive’s annual salary at between $390,000-$399,999. Nillumbik listed 14 other executives receiving annual packages of up to $300,000. The top Nillumbik Shire Council earners include Hjalmar Philipp, Vincenzo Lombardo, Blaga Naumoski. Mitchell Grayson, Jeremy Livingston and Corienne Nichols. Some 13 other officers have been paid between $130,000$190,000 annually. Nearby, Darebin Council has been paying $380,000-$389,999 to its CEO, Sue Wilkinson. Banyule CEO Allison Beckwith receives a minimum of $370,000.
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● Daniel Andrews, Premier ■ Cafes, restaurants and pubs throughout Diamond Valley will be able to re-open from today (Wed.). Outdoors, there will be a limit of up to 50, indoors up to 20. After a zero tally of Coronavirus cases on Monday, Premier Daniel Andrews announced the re-opening of Melbourne, which includes retail outlets. Beauty and personal care services can resume. Density limits, record keeping and COVID Safe Plans also apply The 25-kilometre limit will remain in place. Outdoor contact sport for those aged 18 and under will also begin again – so too can non-contact sport for adults. Faith communities will be able to meet for outdoor religious ceremonies with up to 20 people, in addition to those required for the service. Indoor services can be held with up to 10. ● Turn To Page 4
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