ABC’s Costa joins Bushlink workers in Dee Why dunes

ABC’s Costa joins Bushlink workers in Dee Why dunes

A group of local Bushcare workers were delighted by the recent visit of Costa Georgiadis from ABC’s Gardening Australia.The workers are part of an employment program called Bushlink, providing meaningful work for people with disability.Run by Northside Enterprise they work on environmental projects for clubs, National Parks, commercial gardens as well as supporting Council’s Bushcare sites.Costa joined the workers in the dunes at Dee Why Beach, where they are enhancing the area with native plants that help stabilise the dunes.The celebrity gardener and the team shared practical tips and advice while being filmed for a segment that will be aired on the ABC this week.Diane McLane, Manager of Bushlink said ‘the program helped workers feel empowered by holding down a real job.“The work generates a high degree of pride and a sense of self-worth among participants.
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PLANNED WATER INTERRUPTION - Molesworth Street, Hillston

PLANNED WATER INTERRUPTION - Molesworth Street, Hillston

Location: Molesworth Street, Hillston (Intersection Collins & Molesworth Street to Intersection Haines & Molesworth Street) Date: Wednesday 1 July 2020 Time: Approx 10.00am - 3.00pm Council a…
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Wrap of the June 2020 Meeting

Wrap of the June 2020 Meeting

A quick summary of the June 2020 Council Meeting.
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Moulamein Heritage Village coming to life

Moulamein Heritage Village coming to life

About the council The Murray River Council area covers 11,865 square kilometres, with a population of 11,456.
Murray River Council 25 Jun 2020
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National conference to encourage dialogue about economic resilience

National conference to encourage dialogue about economic resilience

Liverpool will be the proud host city of Economic Development Australia (EDA)’s flagship annual event, NEDC20, to run from 18 – 20 November as scheduled.The 2020 theme, Breaking New Ground – Building …
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Reducing Winter Air Pollution

Reducing Winter Air Pollution

With winter well and truly here, residents can assist in reducing winter smoke and ensure their fires are burning correctly.
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Lithgow Bushfire Recovery Service Drop-In Centre to recommence in July

Lithgow Bushfire Recovery Service Drop-In Centre to recommence in July

Council will be recommencing the Bushfire Mobile Recovery Service Drop-In Centre at the Lithgow Library on Thursday 2 July at 3pm.  Residents of the Lithgow local government area who have been impacte…
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Library Opening Hours Extended

Library Opening Hours Extended

Lithgow City Council is pleased to announce that in line with the relaxation of Covid 19 restrictions, the opening hours of Portland and Wallerawang Branch Libraries will be increased from Tuesday 23 …
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Three levels of government join together to mark official opening of Appin District Skate Facility

Three levels of government join together to mark official opening of Appin District Skate Facility

Appin’s highly anticipated skate park, the first Western Sydney City Deal Liveability funded project to be completed, has been embraced by the community and celebrated by Federal, State and Local...
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