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www.LocalPaper.com.au WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
MURRINDINDI LOSES CEO
■ MURRINDINDI Shire CEO Craig Lloyd is to become the new Chief Executive Officer at Whittlesea City Council. Announcements were made by Murrindindi and Whittlesea Councils on Monday afternoon. Lydia Wilson, Chair of the Panel of Administrators at Whittlesea described Mr Lloyd as a
Craig Lloyd wins the top job at Whittlesea City
“highly skilled, talented and community-driven CEO”. Ms Wilson said Mr Lloyd’s community-focused character, depth of local government experience and skills in a multiplicity of technical
areas made him the stand-out candidate. “We were very impressed by Craig’s extensive qualifications and his experience, which extends beyond local government and includes multiple Victorian emergency services agencies. Murrindindi Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe congratulated Mr Lloyd on the valuable contribution he has made to the communities of Murrindindi Shire “On behalf of the Council and our community, I would like to thank Mr Lloyd for his wonderful service to our community and Councillors.”
Armed robbery at Croydon Station ● Craig Lloyd. Photo: Ash Long
■ Detectives are appealing for assistance as they investigate a robbery at Croydon Railway Station last month. Investigators believe a 42year-old man was waiting for a bus when he was approached by an unknown man about 5.15am on Wednesday, August 19. The man assaulted the victim and stole his backpack before fleeing. The victim sustained non-lifethreatening injuries during the incident and was transported to hospital for treatment. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the incident. The man is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30s, and had a distinctive haircut with shaved sides and a goatee style beard. Contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
● Police want to speak to this man about an armed robbery at Croydon Railway Station.
Winning tickets at local outlets
■ A number of local outlets sold winning tickets in last Saturday’s $20 million TattsLotto: Brandon Park Lotto, Clarinda Lotto, Cotham Newsagency, Croydon Central News, Greythorn, Holmesglen News, Lilydale News, and Wandin Newsagency. Some 78 Victorian lottery players shared in the $20 million Division One prize pool. Syndicates were prominent in the wins.
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