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The Mossman Library celebrated its 20th anniversary on Monday 27 April, marking two decades since the much-loved facility opened its doors and replaced the original 1977 library on Mill Street. Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said although parts of the original building remain, the major upgrade in 2006 transformed the library into the modern community [...]

Lockyer Valley Libraries welcomes back author Stella Quinn Author Stella Quinn was warmly welcomed back to Lockyer Valley Libraries– her second visit in as many years. Stella was on hand to discuss her new title, Rain on a Hot Tin Roof, a funny and heartwarming new romance about one derelict farm, two broken hearts and [...]

As councils across Australia face growing participation demands, ageing infrastructure, sustainability pressures and changing community expectations, the National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC26) offers a valuable opportunity to explore the future of community sport facilities and sports grounds. Taking place in Melbourne on 1–2 July 2026, NSC26 will bring together more than 2,000 professionals [...]

Wangaratta Art Gallery has won small project of the year at the 2026 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards presented on Tuesday 28 April in Melbourne. The Gallery won the award for their exhibition Overland by Wangaratta born artist Matthew Harris. Wangaratta Art Gallery secured the win in a highly competitive category, ahead of six other [...]

Recognition of excellence in workplace health and safety has been acknowledged with the City of Greater Geraldton being awarded a Tier 3 Silver Diligence in Safety Certificate, the highest level attainable under the Three Steps to Safety Program. Delivered by LGIS, the WA local government mutual insurer, the Program helps councils build long term safety [...]

A City of Newcastle program, which is designed to develop and promote new tourism products, has helped two local operators create a new First Nations experience for women. Moon Woman Gathering on Water (Gilayn Galbaan Yalawanyi Bathuga) is a two-hour cruise on the Hunter River at Carrington, under a full moon, that invites women to [...]

Ipswich is calling for 400 trombonists of all ages and abilities to help make history with a bold attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest trombone ensemble. The record attempt will take place on Sunday 12 July at Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct, as part of the 2026 SPARK Ipswich [...]

Moree Plains Mayor Susannah Pearse paid tribute to Moree’s grand old dame, the 103-year-old War Memorial Hall, when it was reopened to the public on Anzac Day, 25 April as part of the Moree RSL Sub-branch's official commemorations. First unveiled in April 1923, the Hall’s second coming includes multi-million-dollar upgrades for a new acoustic ceiling, [...]

City of Newcastle is working with the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) to finalise a funding package to enable the demolition of properties affected by the New Lambton landslip and compensate residents for the loss of their land. Residents and landowners were updated on the next stage of recovery at a face-to-face meeting last night as [...]

Warrumbungle Shire Council has made the finals in two NSW Local Government Excellence Award categories The Council is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in two categories of the NSW Local Government Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievements and innovation across the local government sector. The awards ceremony will be held in Sydney [...]