News
-
Opportunity to re-enter car manufacturing?
The world automotive industry is undergoing massive change, with industry development avenues emerging for Australia. And local government should be a key player. The issue…
-
Council sworn in
The new Shire of Murray Council has been sworn-in. Cr Nicole Willis, Cr Ange Rogers, Cr Steve Lee, Shire President David Bolt and Deputy President…
-
Heritage project interest sought
The Shire of Murray is seeking expressions of interest from hospitality operators for the Edenvale Heritage Precinct’s more than 130-year-old homestead. In the heart of…
-
Businessman now mayor
Local businessman and councillor Greg Stocks is set to take over the role of Mayor of the City of Albany for the next four years.…
-
James becomes 35th Cairns mayor
Councillor Terry James is the new Mayor of Cairns. At an Ordinary Council Meeting today, a majority of Councillors voted to elect Cr James as…
-
New rate peg welcomed
New South Wales councils have welcomed IPART’s announcement of the rate peg for the next financial year, applauding the use of new more realistic methodology…
-
New location for tourist service
The new Geelong Visitor Information Centre is open at City Hall on Gheringhap Street following upgrades to the historic building. Open seven days a week…
-
Fountain fun set to flow
Hornsby Shire Council is celebrating a rather unique anniversary on Friday 24 November – 30 years of Hornsby Fountain. Friday at the Fountain will be…
-
Staggering dentist wait list
With a staggering 23,000-plus people on the regional, rural and remote public dental waitlist in NSW, and private practices already struggling to find enough dentists…
-
Landmark win for local government
In a landmark win for local communities and Australia’s 537 local governments, Federal Infrastructure Minister Catherine King announced today Roads to Recovery funding will be…
-
Don’t feed the ducks
Burnie City Council is installing new signs at Romaine Reserve to educate visitors to not feed the ducks. While we may all take great pleasure…
-
NSW North Coast rebuild continues
It was one of the worst hit regions in last year’s extensive flooding and now the NSW and Federal Governments are combining to help build…