NSW Health secretary Susan Pearce retiring March 2027

Susan Pearce, who has led NSW Health for over three decades, is retiring in March 2027.

Why it mattersNSW Health's next leader will shape care and services for millions of Australians. Pearce's exit creates a leadership vacuum at a time when the system faces staffing and demand pressures.

AustraliaSusan Pearce's retirement will reshape leadership of NSW's health system, which serves around 8 million people. The appointment of her successor will influence patient care, service delivery, and healthcare policy across Australia's most populous state.

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Albury's new council chief tackles $18.9 million debt with no quick fix

Albury's newly appointed CEO Jason Gordon said there is no simple solution to the council's $18.9 million debt, which may require steep rate increases and potential job losses.

Why it mattersThe scale of Albury's debt and potential 40-plus per cent rate rises will hit ratepayers hard and force difficult choices between service cuts, price hikes, and staff losses.