Roxanne Thornton
AustraliaresearcherFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Roxanne Thornton is a researcher affiliated with Wits University, actively involved in investigating the causes behind the abandonment of newborns and foetuses in South Africa. As part of a dedicated research team, she seeks to uncover critical insights that could inform public health policies and improve access to safe abortion services, ultimately aiming to reduce the number of desperate measures taken by women.
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Roxanne Thornton is a group manager in the office of the lord mayor and chief executive, involved in the ICAC inquiry regarding the Pink Ladies of Parramatta.
The Pink Ladies tried to take over Parramatta. It all came undoneAustralia· 2026-06-19
Jones-Blayney later sent a text to Thornton in October about a new interim structure she would announce later that month.
Former council boss wanted to “get rid of” staffAustralia· 2026-06-01
Roxanne Thornton provided Angela Jones-Blayney with handwritten notes on her cover letter and sent her interview questions in advance.
Parramatta Council CEO helped edit friend’s resume then hired her, ICAC hearsAustralia· 2026-05-29
Roxanne Thornton is a colleague of Connolly and Jones-Blayney involved in the inquiry.
Text messages show Pink Ladies plotted to bring staff to council, inquiry hearsAustralia· 2026-05-28
Roxanne Thornton was the group manager of the office of lord mayor and CEO.
Former CEO’s message to niece revealedAustralia· 2026-05-27
Roxanne Thornton is also a researcher involved in the study of abandoned foetuses and newborns.
Why so many newborns and foetuses are abandoned in landfills and the veld – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-05-19
