New park welcomed
The new Paradise Recreation Plaza has been enthusiastically welcomed by families, BMX riders, skaters and community members since its opening in January this year.
Campbelltown...
Bathurst’s begonias on display
Bathurst’s historic Begonia House opened on Tuesday 19 March with the 2024 begonia display in full bloom.
Bathurst Mayor Cr Jess Jennings said the Begonia...
Push to build 12 houses in a year
A push to build 12 houses in 12 months, to make airfares fairer, and to improve Blackwater’s liveability are among the first targets of...
Hills shire expands e-waste recycling
The Hills Shire Council will trial an expansion of its E-Waste recycling program, doubling its frequency to twice a year.
Every year, Council hosts an...
Colourful revamp
The Dwellingup General Store has been revamped by new owners and includes an incredible mural by internationally-renowned Perth artist, Kyle Hughes-Odgers.
The bold artwork is...
Kerbside bin funding will curb waste sent to landfill
A national approach to kerbside recycling will help Australia’s 537 councils to reduce the five mega tonnes (MT) of waste sent to Australian landfills...
Light at the end of the heritage tunnel
Scenic Rim Regional Council has completed significant works at the heritage-listed Lahey's Canungra Tramway Tunnel with more scheduled in coming months.
The Tramway Tunnel...
Ramping up crime prevention
The City of South Perth is ramping up its crime prevention efforts with the recent acquisition of a state-of-the-art mobile CCTV trailer, aimed at...
Busselton flying high for tourism
Busselton Margaret River Airport was abuzz with Jetstar’s inaugural flight service between Sydney and Busselton taking off on 26 March.
The new direct flights...
New role for Luke Connell
Luke Connell is the new Director of Planning and Development at Baw Baw Shire Council.
Over nearly 20 years, Luke has built a strong career...
Heading up a culturally diverse agricultural area
This month Local Government Focus sits down with Griffith mayor Doug Curran.
LG: Tell us about your area: what makes your council special or different?
Mayor...
Smart drains for Gosnell
A Smart Drainage program has delivered significant flow-on effects for the City of Gosnells’ maintenance and asset management programs.
The program uses smart technologies to...