Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Council

On board for free bus travel trial in Coffs Harbour

City of Coffs Harbour is rolling ahead with a free bus travel plan to bolster community connection and to shine a light on the ease and benefits of public transport ... Council resolved to back an initiative by Mayor Paul Amos for a four-month trial of free bus travel on weekends in Coffs Harbour, stretching out to Bellingen and as far south as Macksville. 

Councillors condemned

The decision of the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council to dump the prayer and “change” the acknowledgement from its council meeting procedures has been condemned and labelled as one that does not reflect the views of people in and outside the region. Reconciliation South Australia says the decision of the six elected councillors who voted for this change reflects their “poor judgement” and a “lack of understanding”.

WalkOn, RideOn, Maldon

After the MaldON WalkON booklet was launched mid last year, all printed copies ran out the door. Friends of Maldon Historic Reserve Group Spokesperson Lee Mead said, “Due to the booklet’s popularity and value to Maldon, we have been successful in gaining a community grant from Mount Alexander Shire Council to reprint lots more copies.”

Urgent action needed to address bank closures in regional Australia

In a public hearing ... President Smith, representing the Shire of Ashburton, has ignited a call to action to halt the ongoing regional services inequality and curb the accelerating closures of banks across regional Australia. President Smith emphasised the urgent need to shed light on the insidious impact these closures are having on towns and communities...

Mayoral matters

Cr Brett Ireland, Mayor. Congratulations to the community groups and businesses who received grant funding at our last council meeting through our Business Assistance Grants and Community Action Grants. We hope this money enhances or completes a variety of projects within our shire. We met with community members from Dimboola regarding the future of the senior citizens building in their town.

National campaign launches to protect Australia’s opal industry

‘Protect Our Opals Australia’ is supported by Walgett Shire Council and key opal and gemstone industry organisations, including the Australian Opal Centre, Glengarry Grawin Sheepyard Miners Association, International Coloured Gemstone Association, Lightning Ridge Miners’ Association, Lightning Ridge Area Opal Reserve, Opal Association of Australia, and White Cliffs Miners’ Association.

First 5 Forever Storytime online!

Keep your little ones entertained with First 5 Forever Storytime online sessions. Central Highlands Regional Council’s libraries have you covered with programs designed to keep kids engaged and occupied.

McLean Oval recycled wastewater irrigation project up and running

From this month, Denmark’s McLean Oval will be kept green thanks to a new recycled wastewater irrigation system that will see up to 30 million litres of water diverted from a nearby treatment plant. The project, delivered in partnership with Water Corporation, represents another goal achieved under the Shire’s Sustainability Strategy in line with community expectations. 

Escape to Paris this weekend

Bendigo Art Gallery’s latest blockbuster exhibition, Paris: Impressions of Life 1880-1925, will open this Saturday ... Journey through the streets of historic Paris, brought to life in more than 170 works of art and artisanal objects from the renowned collection of the Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris.

Councillors to decide wording of referendum question on electing a mayor

Do you want to vote for the mayor? Would it be better if there were only two wards rather than three in Kyogle LGA? Residents will be able to give their views on these questions at a referendum at the council elections in September.

Our needs and wants

The “needs and wants” of the district were discussed with the Governor of South Australia during her recent Vice Regal Tour ... Governor Frances Adamson held informal discussions with Naracoorte-Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross, deputy mayor Monique Crossling, and CEO Trevor Smart in Naracoorte ... The itinerary finished at the Naracoorte Library ...

Coping strategies through storytelling

Efforts to improve natural disaster preparedness education among young learners has been given a significant boost these past weeks, as Buloke Shire Council’s Community Recovery team commenced the distribution of specialised educational books to local libraries and reading to Supported Playgroup participants across the shire.

Welcome everyone!

“Welcome everyone” is the decision of Naracoorte Lucindale Council which has ditched its prayer and modernised its acknowledgement of country ... replaced with two simple lines: “We acknowledge and respect our complex history. We welcome everyone to build our future together.”

Wildlife surveys show green shoots of recovery from devastating storms 

As Scenic Rim residents continue to repair and rebuild following the devastating Christmas-New Year storms, native animals are re-establishing their homes as green shoots of recovery appear in bushland areas … a survey over three nights of a Council natural area at Tamborine aimed to assess the damage to habitat and its impacts on koalas and greater gliders to assist Scenic Rim Regional Council's efforts in protecting these endangered species.

Second bridge study traffic data flawed

Patricia Gill. A Shire of Denmark-commissioned traffic and evacuation management study used flawed data to determine that a second bridge was not necessary to evacuate the town in an emergency. The Shire’s 2011 Local Planning Strategy had demonstrated the need for the second bridge but the matter was dropped in 2018 after the Shire commissioned consultants GHD to report on the matter. In 2019 the Shire gave away $4.291 million in Royalties for Regions to build a second bridge and got back $2.5 million to upgrade Greens Pool.

Council calls out NSW Government cost shifting

Clarence Valley Council will call on the Minns NSW Government to implement regulatory reform and budgetary funding provisions to address $1.36 billion of cost-shifting the state government expected councils to fund in the 2021-2022 financial year, a figure that is increasing yearly ... Based on the 2021 Census population figures for the Clarence Valley Local Government Area LGA of 54,115, this equates to $24,929,157.05 cost-shifted onto Clarence Valley Council CVC ratepayers in the 2021-2022 financial year.

Is it a world first? A democracy kangaroo rissole

At the NSW State Land Council regional elections ... local candidate Walpa Thompson hosted a democracy BBQ. But instead of sausages, it was kangaroo rissoles on the menu ... Approximately 80 members of the local land councils came out to vote for the Western region’s representative.

Official openings for Jeparit and Nhill infrastructure developments

Hindmarsh Shire Council extends an invitation to all community members to attend the official openings of two important community projects in Jeparit and Nhill ... Dr Anne Webster, Federal Member for Mallee, will officially open the redeveloped Jeparit Riverbank Precinct and the Nhill Cane Ball Court...

Rushworth Rail Trail now heritage listed

Campaspe Shire Council and Heritage Victoria have been working on the new Rail Trail project in Rushworth. After detailed historical and site investigations, Heritage Victoria have placed the former Rushworth Railway Station on the Victorian Heritage Inventory (number H7924-0100).

$600K patch up

Michelle Daw. Three damaged sections of the Upper Yorke Road between Bute and Port Broughton will be patched, thanks to a $600,000 commitment by the state government ... Announcement of the patching works follows years of lobbying by council and Member for Narungga Fraser Ellis ... “I don’t mean to be ungrateful but it’s not enough to do a proper job,” Mr Ellis said.

Local council electoral review outcome: Buloke’s “extreme disappointment”

Buloke Shire Council has moved to write to the Minister for Local Government, The Hon. Melissa Horne, expressing its extreme disappointment in the outcome of a recent Local Council Electoral Structure Review ... In its final report handed down in February 2024, and with all recommendations accepted by the Minister, the panel recommended that Buloke Shire Council adopt a multi-councillor ward structure, with a total of 6 councillors, 3 wards and 2 councillors per ward, a reduction of 1 councillor. 

Step back in time at the Lost Trades Fair

The Lost Trades Fair is a fantastic celebration of craftsmanship, ancient arts, heritage crafts, rare trades and knowledge passed down through generations. Come along to the Bendigo Racecourse this weekend ... and see the tools, traditions, techniques and trade secrets on show.

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