Avalon Market Day praised for commitment to Council’s waste free initiatives

Avalon Market Day praised for commitment to Council’s waste free initiatives

The Avalon Market Day is an excellent example of how a large-scale successful event and their organisers can embrace Council’s philosophy to protect our environment by minimising waste and avoiding the use of harmful single use plastics.The annual event is the region’s largest community market day drawing over 40,000 visitors to the main street of Avalon Beach village and Dunbar Park playing host to musicians, market stalls gourmet food and carnival rides.Council’s Waste Minimisation at Functions and Events Policy requires all event organisers to promote and practice waste avoidance principles and increase resource recovery at all public events held on Council property.
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West Street

West Street

West Street Following consideration by the North Sydney Traffic Committee, North Sydney Council has adopted the following recommendation for temporary changes in parking arrangement in West Street, Cr…
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Council’s incredible $30 million allocation to local footpaths

Council’s incredible $30 million allocation to local footpaths

Council has listened to the community and plans to double its footpath investment to $3million each year for the next ten years and we need to know your thoughts on the proposal. Commencing January 20…
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Fantastic new addition takes flight at library

Fantastic new addition takes flight at library

The children’s section at Armidale Regional War Memorial Library will scale new heights of fantasy when two local artists create a new mural during the festive period.
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Council allocates $27,460 in grants to benefit the community

Council allocates $27,460 in grants to benefit the community

Council allocates $27,460 in grants to benefit the community Published on 24 December 2018 Seven community organisations in the Byron Shire will share $27,000 to support a wide range of cultural, envi…
Byron Shire Council 24 Dec 2018
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Alcohol free & family-friendly NYE in Byron Bay

Alcohol free & family-friendly NYE in Byron Bay

Alcohol free & family-friendly NYE in Byron Bay Published on 24 December 2018 There will be traffic disruptions in Byron Bay on 31 December in preparation for the all ages, family-friendly New Yea…
Byron Shire Council 24 Dec 2018
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A tale of survival ahead of holiday beach season

A tale of survival ahead of holiday beach season

Ever heard of the sayings “someone must be looking out for you” and “your times not up”? One young woman shares her incredible tale of beating the...
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Implementation of rural property address signs

Implementation of rural property address signs

Following enquiries from our rural residents and a Notice of Motion from Cr Libby Martin, Armidale Regional Council will be following Walcha Council’s initiative and rolling out blue & white addre…
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SES Commissioner visits storm-damaged homes in Liverpool

SES Commissioner visits storm-damaged homes in Liverpool

SES Commissioner visits storm-damaged homes in Liverpool22 December 2018SES Commissioner Mark Smethurst, centre, with SES unit commander Anthony Carroll, left, and Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller in Moor…
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