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Baw Baw council awards $83,000 in community grants

Baw Baw Shire Council has awarded $83,869 in Minor Capital Work grants, supporting nine non-profit organisations and associations in the local government area. The Community...

Central Darling Shire to install CCTV at landfill sites

Central Darling Shire Council is installing CCTV surveillance systems at major landfill facilities across the Shire to assist in the detection of illegal dumping,...

Two new dog parks unleashed for City of Casey  

City of Casey Council has opened two new dog parks in Berwick and Endeavour Hills, giving local dogs more space to exercise and socialise, while creating welcoming places for residents...

Residents asked to help improve Murrindindi flood mapping

Murrindindi Shire Council is calling on residents to share their flood experiences and local knowledge to help improve flood mapping and planning across three...

Clarence Valley Council suspended, administrator appointed

NSW Minister for Local Government, Ron Hoenig, has suspended Clarence Valley Council for three months and appointed an interim administrator. The suspension follows a Council...

New grants program to assist suburbs impacted by heavy vehicle traffic

The Victorian Government has announced a $1 million grants program to benefit neighbourhoods most impacted by heavy vehicle traffic. Minister for Ports and Freight, Melissa...

New laws to pave way for fairer council labour hire worker pay

The NSW Government has announced it is taking action to protect the pay and conditions of council workers employed by labour hire firms, with...

New Christmas tree to light up Adelaide CBD

A new Christmas tree is set to light up Adelaide’s CBD this festive season, with the 25-metre high installation to take pride of place...

Disaster Recovery Assistance activated for storm-hit Central Australia

The Federal and Northern Territory Governments have activated disaster recovery assistance to support households, primary producers, non-profit organisations and recovery operations in Central Australia...

Griffith council issues e-scooter safety reminder

Griffith City Council is reminding local residents about the illegal use of electric scooters and electric skateboards on public roads, footpaths and shared paths...

Logan council dives into flood report improvements

Logan City Council has endorsed improvements to its Logan Flood Portal and Property Flood Reports to provide clearer, easier-to-use information for residents. It follows last...

Hinchinbrook council delivers million-dollar sustainability upgrades

Hinchinbrook Shire Council has completed a $1 million project to improve energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and enhance environmental and biosecurity outcomes across the...

Glen Innes council hub joins regional ideas network

Glen Innes Severn Council and the University of New England SMART Region Incubator (SRI) are joining forces to strengthen opportunities for local entrepreneurs, businesses...

NSW Country Mayors Association chairman to step down

Temora Shire Mayor, Rick Firman OAM, has announced he will not seek re-election as Chairman of the Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) at...

Ex-QDPI Deputy DG appointed Balonne Shire Council CEO

Balonne Shire Council has announced the appointment of former Queensland Department of Primary Industries' Deputy Director-General of Fisheries and Forestry Queensland, Pauline Jacob, as...