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Council grants help community to kick goals
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8th Jul 2021
Through the Community Grants Program, $300,000 was allocated to 46 projects across 20 organisations to provide additional support to the...
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Walk to School Month
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8th Jul 2021
Council is supporting schools by assisting with Walk to School Month registration, providing practical assistance with planning and...
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Hold a sale or shop the Trail
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8th Jul 2021
There's strength in numbers as residents hold simultaneous garage sales, making it easier for eagle-eyed buyers to grab a bargain. The...
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Council resumes recycling run
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8th Jul 2021
Waste which cannot be put in recycling bins includes soft plastics, such as plastic bags, expanded polystyrene foam used in take-away coffee...
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Cultural Development Fund recipients
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8th Jul 2021
Each morning of his residency, Price photographed people within the Market space. Using upcycled materials like broken down cardboard boxes...
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International Day of People with Disability
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8th Jul 2021
Everyone is invited to experience the many benefits of Qigong (pronounced chi-gong) for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing...
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New milestone for Life Saving Club
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8th Jul 2021
While the Clubhouse is a modern facility, incorporating strong sustainability features, the key role played by the late Aileen Kennedy in...
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Council plants seed with kinder for Climate Council award
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8th Jul 2021
With the seed firmly planted, Council officers and a local Kindergarten formed a productive partnership, continuing to work on implementing...
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New bins rolled out in recycling trials
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8th Jul 2021
The trials involve two new household bins for organic waste and glass, communal glass bins at several reserves and the recycling of waste...
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Disability Awareness
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11th May 2021
This is our custom summary regarding disability awareness.
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