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Councillor confirmed for Hobart

The Tasmanian Electoral Commission has confirmed that Will Coats has been elected to the Hobart City Council on a recount. The position became available following...

More cross-border cooperation

Mayor Mark Johnson and Goondiwindi’s Mayor Lawrence Springborg signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the Moree Plains Shire Council Chambers, 9 November 2023...

Long-term partnership to tackle waste management challenges

The City of Gold Coast will partner with JJ’s Waste and Recycling to deal with the challenges of waste management on the Gold Coast,...

Queensland’s first welcoming city

Logan City Council’s efforts to be a more welcoming and inclusive city have been recognised in a Queensland-first. The council applied in August to join...

Preparing for fire

A new fire-retardant paint, formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney, has become the first to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a...

New sporting facilities for Penrith

Penrith will have even more high-quality sports facilities on offer when the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct opens in Claremont Meadows next year. The 32-hectare precinct...

Raising money and having fun

On Tuesday, 28 November, International Greenkeepers held the first Two Ball One Stick Challenge at Cammeray Golf Club in Sydney to raise awareness for...

Let’s party!

Melburnians are encouraged to don their sequins and glitter, as the city sparkles for the annual New Year’s Eve spectacular. The City of...

Erosion of funding damaging SA roads

Research by the Grattan Institute suggests local roads are in a state of dangerous disrepair and recommends an extra $1 billion is needed each...

Poppies a very colourful reminder

A colourful art trail of over 3,000 red, white, and purple handmade poppies became a visual tribute for this year’s Remembrance Day, thanks to...

A festive time in Vic Park

There will be no shortage of things to see and do in the Town of Victoria Park this festive season, with a jam-packed calendar...

Nine years as mayor

Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes has become one of Newcastle’s longest serving Lord Mayors, officially reaching nine years in the role recently.  Cr...

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Bathurst’s begonias on display

Bathurst’s historic Begonia House opened on Tuesday 19 March with the 2024 begonia display in full bloom.   Bathurst Mayor Cr Jess Jennings said the Begonia...

Colourful revamp