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Yvonne Braid

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Yvonne Braid OAM (29 November 1942 - 5 July 2025) was an Australian politician, community leader and radio station manager.

The daughter of Araluen and Owen Southwell, she started work at the 2WG radio station in Wagga Wagga as a receptionist in 1958 and worked her way up to the role of general manager.[1][2][3]

Braid served as a Wagga Wagga City Councillor from 2008-2021, and as deputy Mayor in 2012.[4][5][6][7]

Councillor Yvonne Braid, Deputy Mayor of Wagga Wagga with Attorney-General of Australia, Nicola Roxon

Braid was active in many local charities, including serving as a member of the Board of The Haven Residential Aged Care in Wagga for more than 40 years from 1967-2013.[8][9]

Awards

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  • 2017 - Order of Australia (OAM) Medal for service to local government, and to the community of Wagga Wagga.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Vale 2WG's Yvonne Braid". Radio Info. 11 July 2025. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  2. ^ "In Memoriam - Yvonne Braid OAM - on LiSTNR". play.listnr.com. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  3. ^ "2WG Women's Club: interview with Yvonne Braid". amplify.gov.au. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  4. ^ Marshall, Jac (2025-07-08). "Former deputy mayor, queen of Wagga radio leaves behind lasting legacy". www.dailyadvertiser.com.au. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  5. ^ Doubleday, Wayne (17 December 2011). "First woman on council in focus: Maud a trailblazer" (PDF). Riverina Weekender. p. 20.
  6. ^ Library, Wagga (2022-03-03), Plaque, 150th Anniversary proclamation, Historic Council Chambers, retrieved 2025-07-16
  7. ^ Morphet, Jack (2016-06-12). "Water board seat triggers gender issue". www.dailyadvertiser.com.au. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  8. ^ Gissing, Peter (2019-03-20). "23rd March 2019 – In the Past – 25 and 50 Years ago - WWDHS". Retrieved 2025-07-16.
  9. ^ Sulaiman, Marayam (2025-07-17). "Radio queen, councillor remembered for 'life of generosity and selflessness'". www.dailyadvertiser.com.au. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  10. ^ "Queens Birthday Honours 2017". www.theage.com.au. Retrieved 2025-07-16.