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Wingecarribee Council workers frustrations boil over to the point they stopped work today affecting services across all areas of Council

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For months members of the United Services Union (USU) working at Wingecarribee Council have been attempting to resolve concerns around a culture of bullying and harassment but have reached a stalemate. Workers at the Council say there is a culture of bullying and harassment, lack of transparency and proper consultation with staff and a failure to … Continued

The impact of the Low and Mid-Rise Housing reforms (stage 2) on Willoughby

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Today the NSW Government announced Stage 2 of its Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy. It is aimed at encouraging the development of dual occupancies, manor homes (low rise apartments), terraces, townhouses, apartments, and shop top housing in areas close to centres throughout Sydney.   Within Willoughby Local Government Area, the following areas are affected (see … Continued

Mayor Tanya Taylor urges State Government action on tree vandalism after no charges in Castle Cove.

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Willoughby City Council Mayor Tanya Taylor has called on the NSW State Government to address inadequate enforcement tools and barriers to effective action on tree vandalism, following the conclusion of its investigation into one of the largest tree vandalism events in the Local Government Area’s history. Despite extensive efforts by Council, the investigation into the … Continued

Seniors Festival 2025: celebrating older North Sydneysiders

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From live music and poetry to a luncheon and Tai Chi, the North Sydney Seniors Festival program features events for seniors, their friends and families, and the whole community to enjoy. The program of events in North Sydney is part of the statewide NSW Seniors Festival 2025, which is embracing the theme Time to Shine! … Continued

Evolving role of local governments

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A federal parliamentary committee inquiry has undertaken extensive consultation with stakeholders including local governments, councils and shires. The inquiry received over 280 submissions and held 16 public hearings in regional areas. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport has today presented its interim report for the inquiry into local government sustainability. The … Continued

Amongst the lowest paid in central Victoria: Greater Bendigo MCH and immunisation nurses to start industrial action

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MEDIA RELEASEFRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2025 Greater City of Bendigo’s maternal and child health nurses and immunisation nurses will start protected industrial action from 8am, Friday 14 February as part of their campaign for improved wages and conditions. Enterprise bargaining negotiations between the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch) and City of Greater Bendigo, which … Continued

Submissions open for the 2025 Young Writers’ Award

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Young writers are invited to showcase their creativity in the 2025 Young Writers’ Award, with submissions now open at Stanton Library. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, this annual competition is an opportunity for young people aged 11 to 18 to express themselves through an original poem or short story of up to 750 words. Entrants will … Continued

Merrett and Lodge Road Playgrounds ready for school holidays

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Families can now enjoy the new equipment at Merrett and Lodge Road Playgrounds these school holidays. North Sydney Council consulted with the community in 2022 and 2023 to understand what they wanted out of the playground upgrades. The playgrounds were last given a refresh 20 years ago. Delivered in partnership with the NSW Government through … Continued

New mural in Artarmon celebrates local native flora

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Willoughby City Council has added a vibrant new mural to the city’s creative streetscape, in Artarmon. Titled Bush Flora, the mural is the work of acclaimed German-Australian artist Mandy Schöne-Salter and celebrates the beauty of Willoughby’s native flora, featuring species such as Trigger Plant, Hibbertia, Cut-leaved Daisy, Native Storksbill, and Native Flax. The mural is … Continued