News
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CEO reappointed
Rural City of Wangaratta is pleased to announce current CEO Brendan McGrath will lead the organisation for a further five years, with his contract formally…
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Community input sought for Tree plan
Strathbogie Shire Council is seeking community input into its Draft Tree Management Plan, which is now out for consultation. The draft plan provides the framework…
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Freshwater wetlands set the standards
Townsville’s Fairfield Freshwater wetlands is setting a national standard, according to a recent report highlighting the performance and benefits of the natural reserve. The Environmental…
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Managing fire collection
Residents in Strathbogie Shire can now access roadside firewood collection permits with the season open from 1 September, 2022 to 30 November, 2022. Roadside Firewood…
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Modern recreational space opens
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun has officially declared the $16.5 million community and recreational hub at Phillips Park, Lurnea ready for play. “The redevelopment of Phillips…
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Big park for little people
Nambour residents large and small are in for a real treat when they see the next stage of Quota Memorial Park playground improvements – a…
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Entertaining crier a town hero
Casino’s much-loved ‘Town Crier’, Brenda Armfield, has been recognised for her support of Richmond Valley Shire events and tourism by being named a Local Tourism…
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Mainstay of local environmental programmes
City of Coffs Harbour introduced an Environmental Levy (EL) 24 years ago as a means of undertaking a wide range of environmental management works and…
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Library on the move
After 41 years, the Coonalpyn Library has moved to the Coonalpyn Community Hub. Following the Coonalpyn Primary School going into recess at the beginning of…
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Hall of fame drivers announced
Brisbane resident, Laszlo Bruzsa, was inducted into the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame at the 2022 National Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion, known as…
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Battle won but not war
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM has cautiously welcomed the NSW Government’s move to bring in regulations aimed at preventing the construction of large-scale energy…
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Logie-winning local government star retires
One of Tasmania’s most recognisable public figures has called time on a three decade-long political career. Launceston Councillor Jim Cox retired from public life at…













