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Acknowledging women’s role in councils
Council representatives from across the state gathered in Sydney today for Local Government NSW’s (LGNSW) International Women’s Day event. Mayor Darcy Byrne, President of LGNSW,…
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Cool summer plan for Campbelltown
Extreme heat is the biggest killer of natural disasters in Australia, exceeding that for any other environmental disaster combined, including floods, storms, bushfires and cyclones. While high temperatures pose risks…
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Bathurst has it’s scrap together
Bathurst Regional Council has successfully concluded its ‘Let’s Get Our Scrap Together’ campaign, launched on 1 September 2025 with funding from the NSW Government and delivered in collaboration with NetWaste…
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Baw Baw acting CEO tenure extended
Baw Baw Shire Council has extended the contract of Acting Chief Executive Officer Sally Jones until 30 June 2026. The matter was considered as a confidential item in the late…
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Farewell to a much-loved bridge
Narrabri Shire Council hosted a special community farewell event in mid-January, Brekkie on the Bridge, ahead of the upcoming demolition of the Violet Street Bridge. The event brought together community…
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Toolkit provides resources for staff to live values
Organisational values are at the core of every workday and task and Bundaberg Regional Council has developed a practical tool kit to support its workforce and promote its values. The…
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New system for Blacktown
Blacktown City Council has launched DAISY, a new digital planning assistant designed to help residents better understand planning requirements and prepare residential development applications. DAISY, which stands for Development Application…
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NSW mourns long-serving Governor
On behalf of the family of Dame Marie Bashir, I am saddened to share the news of her passing. Married to Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE for 61 years, and…
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Jack Iori honored by the Hills.
The Hills Shire Council has officially named the grandstand at Kellyville Memorial Park Community Centre the Jack Iori Grandstand, recognising the enormous impact Jack Iori OAM has had on rugby…
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Farmers urged to register for rural aid
Farmers across Australia – particularly those in disaster-impacted regions – have been strongly encouraged to register with Rural Aid now, as ongoing natural disasters and worsening weather conditions continue to…
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Coonabarabran VIC punches above it’s weight
Warrumbungle Shire Council has welcomed new data confirming the Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre as one of the top three performing Visitor Information Centres in New South Wales. Official figures released…