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Let’s talk: Council seeks community input on the future of local services, assets and infrastructure

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North Sydney Council is calling on residents and businesses to help shape the future of local services, assets and infrastructure by participating in its ‘Let’s talk’ community consultation, open until midnight on Friday 29 August. Council manages $1.6 billion in assets and delivers over 200 services, but its current financial position is unsustainable. In early … Continued

Coffs Harbour Council Accused of Secret Lifeguard Outsourcing Deal

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The United Services Union (USU) has condemned Coffs Harbour City Council for allegedly making a secret decision to outsource its Beach Lifeguard Service, without proper consultation or notification to affected staff.   USU Acting Manager North, Luke Hutchinson, said the move effectively breaches the NSW Local Government (State) Award 2023 and demonstrates contempt for the … Continued

AWU: Townsville City Council Putting Safety at Risk in Wage Dispute

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The Australian Workers’ Union will escalate its campaign for fair wages with a work stoppage and march on Townsville City Council tomorrow, coinciding with the scheduled council meeting. AWU Northern District Secretary Jim Wilson called on Townsville City Council not to engage in the same unsafe activity that was reported during the last work stoppages. … Continued

Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions Live Site – Cancelled Due to Weather

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Due to ongoing wet weather, the Wallabies vs British & Irish Lions Live Site event scheduled for Saturday 2 August 2025 at North Sydney Oval has been cancelled. Ticket holders will receive full refunds via Ticketek—no action is required.  The Live Site was planned as the finale of the inaugural North Sydney Rugby Festival, a four-day celebration of rugby featuring international matches, … Continued

Willoughby City Council launches new-look quarterly newsletter, DiverseCity

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Willoughby City Council is proud to unveil DiverseCity, a refreshed and rebranded version of its long-standing quarterly, printed newsletter, Willoughby City News. Reaffirming Council’s commitment to delivering proactive, transparent, and accessible updates to the community, in addition to new branding and a revised layout, DiverseCity features a colour-code allowing residents to more clearly trace updates … Continued

Council’s Secret Appointments Spark Outrage Amid Casual Workforce Crisis

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The United Services Union (USU) has slammed the City of Newcastle over its questionable and inconsistent recruitment process for two newly created Executive Manager roles at the Civic Theatre and City Hall, positions reportedly valued at over $200,000 per annum each.   USU Official Luke Hutchinson said the process lacked transparency, fairness, and any genuine … Continued

Photo Call: North Sydney Rugby Festival to Kick Off with After-School Fun, Rugby Legends, Live Entertainment and Official Opening

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Photo Opp  Date  Time  Location  In Attendance / Details  North Sydney Rugby Festival Kick-Off  Wed 30 July  3pm  Bon Andrews Oval  2 Fig Tree Lane, North Sydney NSW 2060  Purpose: Media photo opportunity to mark the start of the festival with captains’ runs and VIPs. In attendance: Mayor Zoë Baker Dr Marjorie O’Neill MP (on … Continued

Legends Return: Classic Wallabies vs British & Irish Legends – A Rivalry Rekindled?

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Rugby fans are in for a treat as the Classic Wallabies and British & Irish Legends renew their iconic rivalry at North Sydney Oval on Thursday 31 July, as part of the first-ever North Sydney Rugby Festival.   This long-awaited rematch marks the first time the two sides have faced off since 2013, bringing together some of the most celebrated names in international rugby … Continued