Julian Sammut spoke on the current pressures in the development industry both locally and nationally. Topics include: • Material cost increases, • Labour shortages and Confidence in the development industry.

Prof Peter Gonski, spoke about the present Health services in the Shire and that the future will involve home based care becoming the norm serviced by the Hospital and other providers.

30 local CEOs and senior executives attended Shirebiz's CEO breakfast and were addressed by Glen Stevens, former Reserve Bank Governor who spoke on aspects of Australia's and the World economy

Kathryn spoke about the changes in industrial legislation from July 1st, which will come into effect from 26th August and their effects on local businesses..