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Willoughby City Council is proud to be part of the Gai-mariagal Festival 2025, honouring the living cultures and enduring legacies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Held from 26 May to 13 July, the festival features a diverse program of events across Northern Sydney, coinciding with National Sorry Day, National Reconciliation Week, and NAIDOC … Continued
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North Sydney Council extends a warm thank you to the thousands of volunteers in our community during National Volunteer Week. We encourage everyone to get involved. Over 10,000 people in the North Sydney local government area volunteer, according to the 2021 Census. That’s about 1 in 6 people who share their time and skills to … Continued
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The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has not approved North Sydney Council’s application for a Special Rate Variation (SRV). Council had sought an increase of 45% in 2025/26 and 29% in 2026/27 to repair Council’s financial position, maintain existing services, fund the renewal of ageing infrastructure, and deliver strategic priorities for the changing and … Continued
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Riverina Water workers have today returned to work following a second round of strike action, after management and union representatives agreed to further discussions. Riverina Water and the United Services Union (USU) have jointly committed to seeking the intervention of the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) to oversee further discussions on this … Continued
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The Committee for Melbourne commends the plan to reduce Council’s debt from $212 million in 2025–26 to $61 million by 2028–29 and support targeted investments in public safety, cleanliness and community infrastructure – all essential to ensuring Melbourne remains a globally competitive and liveable city for residents, businesses and visitors. However, this budget fails to … Continued
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This year’s Gai-mariagal Festival in North Sydney will feature free film screenings, workshops, art installations and children’s activities. It celebrates First Nations culture and connection running from 26 May to 13 July. The festival showcases the stories, creativity, and cultural legacies of First Nations people. North Sydney Council has created a diverse and inclusive program … Continued
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At its meeting on 28 April 2025, Willoughby City Council passed a resolution calling for greater public benefit in the proposed redevelopment of Lot 4B Herbert St, St Leonards, and resolved to raise these concerns formally at the next Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) meeting. Council has expressed strong concern that current plans … Continued
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Outdoor workers at Riverina Water have resolved to take further strike action following a mass meeting held in response to the board’s ongoing refusal to address their claims for fair pay. The meeting, which took place today shortly after the extraordinary board session, sawUnited Services Union (USU) members reaffirm their commitment to the principle of “same grade, same pay” … Continued
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A vibrant, family-friendly Pride celebration will be held at Ted Mack Civic Park on Sunday 1 June, from 3pm to 6pm. The event features live music, drag performances and powerful projections that honour local queer history. Reflecting Pride Month 2025’s theme of “Love, Respect, Empower”, the Pride Picnic aims to unite the community for an … Continued
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The Electric Vehicle Council has partnered with the City of Ryde to launch a comprehensive guide to help local councils lead the transition to electric vehicles and support uptake in their communities. The Electric Vehicle Resource Pack for Local Governments is now available online, offering the latest practical tools and guidance to assist Australia’s local … Continued
