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Kiama Downs dominates first round of IRB series
The first IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) racing event in two years kicked off in perfect conditions at Terrigal over the weekend. Over 300 surf lifesavers from 17 clubs travelled to the Central Coast location for the first round of the 2021 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Series.
Live and local! Music program to deliver boost to homegrown industry
Designed to support local councils and their communities in delivering live music micro-festivals, the Live and Local Strategic Initiative will bring together musicians from across the Toowoomba Region for a series of workshops and performances from May until the end of 2021.
Middle East and North Africa essential to export market recovery – Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry report
"Now, more than ever, Australia needs to look further west and seriously consider the expanding opportunities presented by its allies in the Middle East. There is an abundance of opportunity not only for Australian exporters but also for strategic investment in sectors such as Australian infrastructure which will greatly assist the recovery of the Australian economy with no strings attached," AACCI President and National Chairman, James Harb.
Inaugural Cook Shire Youth Council elected
“With the nation watching as we countdown to the Cooktown & Cape York Expo, our new Youth Councillors will get to see and experience the very best of, what Cook Shire has to offer. It will set a benchmark for them and inspire them to continue to work together to share, celebrate and grow our community,” said Mayor Peter Scott. “This really is a very special time for them and for our community and we are delighted to have them on board.”
Key rating reforms for local councils and communities passes Parliament
Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock said the Local Government Amendment Act 2021 implements the Government’s response to IPART’s review of the rating system and a range of other changes. “These sensible and well-reasoned reforms will ensure that NSW’s local government rating system continues to be fair and equitable, and responsive to changing community needs,” Mrs Hancock said. “The changes provide greater flexibility to make rates fairer in local communities, and help councils cater for population growth and infrastructure costs while protecting ratepayers from unfair rate rises."
Inductees immortalised into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame
The racing industry came together in Adelaide on Friday, 14 May 2021 to witness the induction of some of the great names in racing into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
Run riverside this Sunday for a good cause!
7 Rocky River Run kicks off this Sunday at 6.00am with the half marathon, followed by the 10km, 5km, and 2km races ... “The 7 Rocky River Run has become one of the must-do events in Queensland’s running calendar, and we’re expecting thousands of people to come out to join in on a race or cheer on participants,” said Rockhampton Mayor Williams.
Residents can exercise at night under lights at Ewing Park
Residents will be able to be active at night under light from May 17 up to the start of daylight savings on September 25 as part of a pilot Lighting Up Ewing Park activation project by the City of Greater Bendigo. Through the initiative the City will turn on the new Ewing Park LED training lights from 6 pm to 8pm seven days per week to provide opportunities for residents to be active at the reserve at night under light.
Dog Fence rateable area – have your say
The Dog Fence Board, with support from Livestock SA, is seeking feedback on a proposal to expand the Dog Fence rateable area ... Under the proposal, the additional income would be used to carry out a Dog Fence replacement program, in addition to the $25 million Dog Fence Rebuild Project currently underway. The once-in-a-generation project is rebuilding the highest priority and most degraded 1,600 km of the 2,150 km long South Australian Dog Fence. The project is scheduled for completion in 2024.
Timber Towns warns massive job losses if native timber industry closes down
Timber Towns Victoria is calling on the State Government to reconsider its plan to shut down the state’s native timber industry by 2030. Timber Towns President and Deputy Mayor of Glenelg Shire, Cr Karen Stephens said, “This is not the time for the Victorian Government to be taking steps that will cost more jobs, further damage regional communities and economies, and sacrifice a viable resource industry.
