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Soft Landing Mattress Recycling has been recognised as a leader in Western Australia’s circular economy, taking out the 2025 WasteSorted “Closing the Loop” Award for its work turning end-of-life mattresses into valuable resources. The not-for-profit social enterprise and registered charity creates jobs for people facing barriers to work while diverting waste from landfill. Soft Landing … Continued
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North Sydney Council is inviting people with disability, carers, service providers and the wider community to help shape its new Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026–2030. The DIAP will be a practical roadmap to make North Sydney more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone. It will outline steps to ensure people with disability can fully … Continued
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Council workers in the Southern Downs have won a fair deal after large scale strike action across Warwick and Stanthorpe last Thursday. The breakthrough in negotiations came at a bargaining meeting on Monday between the Council and union representatives. The new offer that has been put to workers will mean that they will receive a 6%/5%/4% … Continued
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In a heartwarming celebration of community spirit, North Sydney Council proudly unveiled the winners of the 2025 North Sydney Community Awards this morning in a ceremony at Sub Base Platypus. Between them, they support vulnerable community members, lead volunteer groups, champion sustainability, and inspire the next generation. Mayor Zoë Baker captured the spirit of the occasion, saying: “The … Continued
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Willoughby City Council is inviting the community to come together in support of Dementia Action Week, held from 15 to 21 September as part of Dementia Awareness Month. This year’s national theme, ‘Nobody can do it alone’, highlights the power of connection and shared understanding in supporting people living with dementia, their families and carers. … Continued
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Extreme weather events, power outages and natural disasters can strike without warning, but being prepared is the best way to stay safe. Willoughby City Council, in partnership with Australian Red Cross, is encouraging residents to take simple, practical steps to be ready for anything by creating a personal emergency plan using the free Get Prepared … Continued
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Willoughby City Council is proud to celebrate Welcoming Week 2025 from 12 to 21 September – an annual campaign that promotes the value of welcoming and inclusive communities across Australia. As part of this year’s celebrations, Council will host a special Welcome to Willoughby event on Thursday 18 September in Chatswood Mall Market. The free … Continued
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Families are invited to enjoy North Sydney Council’s exciting program of fun school holiday activities this spring. From bushwalks and kayaking to eco play and storytelling, there’s something for every child to discover. A special highlight is the Fun-Festival of Light at Stanton Library, celebrating Diwali with vibrant cultural activities. North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker … Continued
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Southern Downs Regional Council workers are on strike today for the first time in decades after another poor wage offer. The industrial action comes as a last resort, after months of bargaining has failed to yield a fair offer from the Council. Council workers represented by the Australian Workers’ Union, the Transport Workers’ Union, The … Continued
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The NSW Government plans to axe Business Connect on September 30 – a $10 million program that delivers up to a 3:1 return on investment for the small business sector, which contributes $535 billion a year to the NSW economy. “The numbers simply don’t add up. You don’t cut a program that costs $10 million … Continued
