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Today, I’m at the OCTEC Limited Australia Orange head office, reviewing this year’s applications for the Glenn Taylor Scholarship. As Chair of the Board of OCTEC, it’s an honour to be part of this process, which supports young people in Western NSW to achieve their educational and career aspirations. The Glenn Taylor Scholarship was established in 2023 to honour the legacy of Glenn Taylor, a dedicated community leader, long-serving Orange City Council Councillor, and valued OCTEC board member. Glenn’s passion for community development was evident in his 26 years of service on the council, including seven terms as deputy mayor. He was a driving force behind initiatives such as advocating for a 24-hour rescue helicopter service and lobbying for the North Orange Bypass. Since the inception of the scholarship, 30 deserving candidates have been awarded funding to support their studies. The program provides up to $20,000 per annum for students from Western NSW pursuing further education at TAFE, university, or through apprenticeships and traineeships. It is open to residents of Barwon, Bathurst, Cabonne, Cootamundra, Dubbo, Murray, Orange, and Parkes state zones who are experiencing socio-economic hardship or living with a disability. Reading through this year’s applications, I’m inspired by the resilience and determination of these students. I want to sincerely thank my fellow OCTEC board members and CEO Andrew McDougall OAM for their unwavering support of this program. Their dedication ensures that Glenn’s legacy of empowering individuals through education continues to make a meaningful impact in our community. Glenn was a dear friend, and I am proud to see his name live on through this scholarship, helping to change lives—just as he always did. #OCTEC, #GlennTaylorScholarship

Dubai has been a hub of dynamic engagements over the past few days reconnecting with longtime friends and acquaintances, fostering meaningful conversations and strengthening professional and personal ties. Pictured: The honourable Chirag Paswan, India’s Union Minister of Food Processing Industries. Global President, Pravin Kumar - Bihar International Trade Organisation (BITO) #AustraliaIndiaRelations, #AusTrade, #Dubai, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, NSW Agriculture, #AustralianAgriBusiness, Dr Amit Chaubey , Chris Minns, Penny Wong, Tim Watts The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Tara Moriarty,

We’re delighted to have digital technology, governance and cyber expert Jeff Whitton, FAICD, CDPSE. as a guest speaker at the Local Government Tech Leadership Summit in Sydney on 12 March. As a distinguished leader in digital technology, information intelligence, and #cybersecurity, Jeff brings more than 40 years of experience to the discussion on the strategic significance of an Incident Response Plan. He will emphasise the critical need for executives and #councillors to take ownership of not only an overarching cybersecurity strategy but, more importantly, the Incident Response Plan. An esteemed expert in national security, corporate governance, sovereignty governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, Jeff was recently recognised among the Top 100 Cybersecurity Experts in Australia and New Zealand. In addition to his leadership roles, Jeff serves as a board advisor for CI-ISAC Australia, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of Australia’s critical infrastructure sectors. This not-to-be-missed event at the Sheraton Sydney Hyde Park Hotel will also showcase councils embracing change using the latest technology to more efficiently and effectively deliver services in their communities. Register now https://lnkd.in/gV9_MpbD #LGTechSummit #localgov

Its taken a while and plenty of patience (and love) from our clients and suppliers. Well done team. Laurel Henry Dennis Keane Glenn Johnston FCIPS (Chartered), MAICD

To my many friends sitting in the morning city traffic! it is another beautiful morning in #OrangeNSW today - 😊 #FreshCountryAir #RegionalNSW #LivingTheDream

Congratulations Jeff Whitton, CDPSE. on being named in the top 100 #cybersecurity leaders across Australia and New Zealand. We're delighted Cr Whitton, from Orange City Council, will be a guest speaker at the 2025 Local Government Tech Leadership Summit in Sydney on 12 March. This not-to-be-missed event at the Sheraton Sydney Hyde Park Hotel will showcase #councils embracing change using the latest technology to more effectively deliver services in #communities. Register now https://lnkd.in/gDsx4Q2f #LGTechSummit

The wait is over! Presenting the Top 100 Most Influential Cybersecurity Leaders to Follow in ANZ – visionaries shaping the future of cybersecurity across Australia and New Zealand. From securing critical infrastructure to driving policy changes, these experts are at the forefront of the fight against evolving cyber threats. Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/dFQy2a5B #CyberSecurity #ANZ #Leadership #Top100 Aaron Bailey MSc(Cyber), MAICD Aaron McKeown Ad Wolst Adwin Singh Akash Mittal Anand Patil Dr Amit Chaubey Alistair Vickers Alissa Maclean Antonio (Tony) Lou Annie Haggar Andy Pace Barry Anderson Barney R. Babu Srinivas Arun Singh Anya Avinash Christopher Lowe Charles Gonzalez Callum N. Bethwyn B. Mohammad Arif Dane Maslen Dan Maslin Crispin Apsey Cody Kieltyka Andy T. Edmond L. Doug Hammond Dean Kastelic David Geber GAICD Darren Kane George Abraham Garry Bentlin Fred Thiele Fred Hadad Eshan Dissanayake Jeff Whitton, FAICD, CDPSE. James Ng Ivan Dobay Harsh Rasik Busa

What a fantastic Sunday! 🏀✨ Had an amazing time at the Sydney Kings vs. Perth Wildcats game at Qudos Bank Arena, thanks to Telstra for the kind invitation. It was a great afternoon connecting with representatives from Telstra and other partner First Nations companies, and their representatives. A special thank you to our host Paul Cropper for the invitation, Yawun Mundine and I ( team Yirigaa ) had such a great afternoon! #SydneyKings #PerthWildcats #QudosBankArena #Telstra #FirstNationsBusiness #Basketball Yirigaa - Supply Nation Certified, ISO 27001:2022

☀️ A Relaxing Morning in Beautiful Orange ☕ Nothing beats a slow morning, great coffee, and even better company! Enjoyed my regular coffee catch-up with Member for Orange, Phil Donato MP at the always fantastic One Nineteen Café —thanks to Kate Jones and her team for the warm hospitality. Orange never fails to deliver the perfect blend of community, conversation, and caffeine! ☕✨ #OrangeNSW #LocalCatchUp #GreatCoffee #CommunityConnections #OneNineteenCafe, Orange City Council, NSW Government #NSWPol