Health
WA Govt funding for council public health plans
The WA Government has announced funding and new planning resources to help the state's councils to create healthier, more connected communities as part of...
Study links ‘walkable’ towns to better health outcomes
Living within walking distance of the shops might seem trivial for some, but for regional Australians, it could be the path to a longer,...
Wagga and Lockhart Shire councils unite for rural wellbeing
Wagga Wagga City Council and Lockhart Shire Council have united to launch the Weathering Well program; a series of community events, training and workshops...
Murrindindi council endorses 10-year health plan
Murrindindi Shire Council has endorsed the Murrindindi Health Network Plan 2026–2036, a coordinated 10-year roadmap to improve health outcomes, strengthen local services and address...
New immunisation services deal for Victorian council trio
HCA Healthcare Australia (HCA) will take over Council immunisation services for residents in the Baw Baw Shire, City of Casey and Cardinia Shire from 1 July, following endorsement of a new shared service contract last week by the three Councils.Â
Under the contract,...
City of Adelaide closes lake due to E. Coli levels
City of Adelaide Council has announced the temporary closure of Torrens Lake for public health and safety reasons due to the detection of high...
Bushfire-hit Murrindindi left high and dry by Victorian Government mental health funding model
Murrindindi Shire Council is calling on the Victorian Government to urgently revise the delivery model for recently announced bushfire mental health funding, saying the...
Camden calls for fair share of hospital funding
Camden Council is calling on the NSW Government to commit funding for Camden Hospital as part of upcoming State Budget decisions, after the Federal...
Hepburn Shire partners for reusable products program
Hepburn Shire Council is partnering with Kyneton business Darlings Downunder to offer residents a reusable product voucher to reduce the upfront costs associated with...
Sacked Albury surgeon named Citizen of the Year
Highly respected Albury breast cancer surgeon, Dr John Stuchbery, has been named the region's 2026 Citizen of the Year in recognition of his long-standing...
Environmental health win for Maribyrnong team
Maribyrnong City Council’s Environmental Health team has been awarded the Maddocks – Environmental Health Practitioners Australia (EHPA) Award for Team Excellence & Innovation.
The prestigious...
NSW Country Mayors back rural health plan
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) board has thrown its support behind what it says is a "pragmatic and practical" new plan for...
Latrobe City joins push to stub out youth vaping
Latrobe City Council has partnered with Gippsland Region Public Health Unit (GRPHU) and Gippsland’s six local Council’s to launch No Filter: Real Stories series — a...
New culturally-tailored dementia education kit available for councils
A new suite of culturally-tailored educational resources from La Trobe University has been designed to increase understanding of modifiable risk factors for dementia in...
Council backs Port Fairy pool closure decision
Moyne Shire Council has supported Belfast Aquatic’s decision to voluntarily close the Port Fairy pool and fitness centre, following the discovery of mould and...
