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Major award for retiring councillor
Talented women from councils across NSW have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at the 2024 Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. The award…
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Community initiatives granted money
Food hampers for struggling families, essentials to help women escaping crisis and water safety sessions for local school children are just some of the initiatives…
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Smart Drainage national recognition
The City of Gosnells Smart Drainage program has now gained national recognition, scooping up an accolade at the 38th National Awards for Local Government. The…
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Community mourns favourite Uncle
Blacktown City Council is remembering Uncle Wes Marne AM. “Living on Dharug Country, the First Nations communities significantly enrich Blacktown City’s cultural landscape. Within those…
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Children’s forest for Hornsby
Hornsby Shire Council recently opened a new Children’s Forest in Galston — only the second of its kind in Australia and an innovative new feature…
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Honouring a dedicated councillor
Moree Plains Shire have honoured the significant and lengthy 33-year Local Government career and community contribution of Councillor Mike Montgomery AM. Mayor Mark Johnson reflected…
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Mareebra celebrates park
Mareeba Shire Council is proud to announce that a new playground opened at the Bicentennial Lakes, Mareeba in July 2024. Mayor Angela Toppin, a strong…
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Landcare Awards expand
Nominations for the 2025 Bob Hawke Landcare Award have now opened and for the first time in its history, the award criteria have been expanded…
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Water park ready for warmer weather
The Barrallier Park small-scale water play facility was unveiled and tested in early August by Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould, Hon Angus Taylor MP, Judy Hannan…
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New attraction for Griffith
Installation of a vibrant mural on the 9ML water reservoir (tank) located opposite Pioneer Park Museum has begun in Griffith. Refurbishment works have now been…
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Lismore continues to return to life
Two and a half years after flooding almost washed the city away, the Lismore City Council is delighted to announce the official reopening of the…
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Trimming down hedge times
Townsville City Council’s strong focus on delivering core services has been bolstered by the recent arrival of a new innovative hedging machine, saving time and…