L-R: Dallas Tout, Board Member, Isabel Dye, Board Member, Ray Willis, Board Member, Rachel Whiting, CEO, Mark Hillis, Board Member, Melissa Boxall, Board Member, Brett Stonestreet, Chair, and David Bardos, Board Member
RDA Riverina held its Annual General Meeting and final Board Meeting for 2026 in Leeton on Thursday 5 November, continuing the Board’s commitment to meeting across the Riverina and hearing directly from the communities it represents.
The day began at Leeton Shire Council with a regional update from General Manager Jackie Kruger, providing an opportunity to discuss local priorities, challenges and opportunities with the Board.
Discussion covered a broad range of issues affecting Leeton and the wider region, including Murray-Darling Basin water reform, housing and affordable development, childcare and workforce availability, regional air services, health, education, agricultural production and the importance of the WR Connect freight and logistics development.
RDA Riverina’s Annual General Meeting and Board Meeting followed, providing an opportunity to reflect on the year, consider priorities for the organisation and discuss current and emerging issues affecting communities across the Riverina.
The day concluded with RDA Riverina’s end-of-year RDA Riverina held its Annual General Meeting and final Board meeting for 2026 in Leeton on Thursday 5 November, continuing the Board's commitment to meeting across the Riverina and hearing directly from the communities it represents.
The day began at Leeton Shire Council with a regional update from General Manager Jackie Kruger, providing an opportunity to discuss local priorities, challenges and opportunities with the Board.
Discussion covered a broad range of issues affecting Leeton and the wider region, including Murray-Darling Basin water reform, housing and affordable development, childcare and workforce availability, regional air services, health, education, agricultural production and the importance of the WR Connect freight and logistics development.
RDA Riverina's Annual General Meeting and Board meeting followed, providing an opportunity to reflect on the year, consider priorities for the organisation and discuss current and emerging issues affecting communities across the Riverina.
The day concluded with RDA Riverina's end-of-year dinner at Pages on Pine, bringing together Board members, staff, local leaders and regional stakeholders. Owners Eric and Vanessa shared some of the story behind the restaurant, which Eric established in Leeton in 2003 after a career in fine dining and five-star hotels. The restaurant has built a strong reputation for showcasing Riverina produce through classic French cooking and has received regional, state and local business and hospitality awards over its more than two decades in Leeton.
The evening provided an informal opportunity to continue the day's conversations, strengthen relationships and reflect on the value of working collaboratively across the region.
RDA Riverina thanks Leeton Shire Council and everyone who joined us throughout the day and evening for sharing their insights, experiences and commitment to the region.
