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Latrobe City Council welcomes new councillor

Latrobe City Council has officially welcomed Councillor Rob Moffatt as the newly elected representative for the Morwell River Ward, following a recent by-election.  Mayor, Sharon Gibson, congratulated Cr Moffatt on his election and...

Lake Macquarie lifeguard to dive into retirement after 40-year career

A wise old colleague once told Lake Macquarie City Council lifeguard, Nick Ophir, that if he stuck around long enough, he’d end up seeing...

New GM for Hawkesbury City Council

Hawkesbury City Council has announced the appointment of Will Barton as the organisation's new General Manager. Mr Barton (pictured) has been Acting General Manger since...

VEC suspects vote tampering in Kingston City Council by-election

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has referred matters concerning postal voting in the recent Kingston Melaleuca Ward by-election to Victoria's Local Government Inspectorate (VCAT)...

Adelaide Hills Council appoints Acting CEO

Adelaide Hills Council has announced the appointment of Roberto Bria to the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Bria will commence as Acting...

Deniliquin revved up for spirit of Ute Muster event

Deniliquin's Spirit of the Muster, which celebrates all things 'ute', is set to rev up the town's CBD on 30 September with an impressive...

Liverpool City Council on board with new airport suburb

Liverpool City Council is endorsing the creation of a new suburb centred on the Western Sydney International Airport development, saying the proposal reflects both...

20-year Sydney plan includes new housing targets for councils

The NSW Government has finalised its proposed 20-year framework to deliver more homes, jobs and better infrastructure with the release of ‘The Sydney Plan’. NSW...

Rent relief for drought-affected SEQ primary producers

The Queensland Government has announced a 12-month rent deferral will apply to eligible primary production lease, licence and permit holders in the Balonne, Goondiwindi...

Hornsby council seeks support to retain community consultation in planning

Hornsby Shire Council has resolved to seek support from councils across NSW for changes that would see affected neighbour notifications retained for development applications. At...

Coffs council delivers new million-dollar gateway for Coramba village

One of Coffs Harbour's most picturesque villages has a brand new gateway following a $1.1 million road upgrade.  Managed by the City of Coffs Harbour...

Dore appointed Hepburn Shire council interim CEO

Hepburn Shire Council has confirmed the appointment of Janet Dore as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following a Special Council Meeting last night. The appointment...

Gympie council welcomes $66m for next stage of water treatment plant upgrade

The Queensland Government has confirmed $66 million in funding as part of Round 2 of the Residential Activation Fund, to deliver phase 2 of...

Murrindindi Shire Councillor resigns

Murrindindi Shire Council has confirmed the resignation of Kinglake Ward Councillor, Jodi Adams, effective immediately. Councillor Adams was elected to represent the Kinglake Ward in...

Bass Coast council calls for bird flu vigilance

Bass Coast Shire Council is encouraging residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid contact with sick or dead birds and wildlife, as government...