Sue Leonard, new CEO of Halls Creek, wants to restore confidence and drive economic growth

After three CEOs in five years and two corruption investigations, taking over the top job in Halls Creek County should give anyone pause – even with a salary of $246,300. But not Sue Leonard. Nine weeks after taking office as CEO of the District of Halls Creek, Ms Leonard said she was determined to improve … Read more

Regional companies are caught in a “spiral” as housing construction, cost pressure, wage tax and tourism undermine confidence

Throughout the Cape Region, entrepreneurs are at the end of their strength. The housing and cost of living crisis has put some private providers under pressure to close, and competition from the mining sector is calling the future of some services into question.