Swimmers return as Aquatic Centre reopens (960x480) Published on October 05, 2026 The Aquatic Centre's 50m pool has re-opened and is welcoming swimmers back following one of the most significant upgrades ever undertaken at the facility. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Keeping invasive species in check (760x427) Published on October 04, 2026 Council has re-endorsed its ongoing Biosecurity Surveillance Program for the next five years, to help protect our environment and agricultural land from invasive plants and animals. Tagged as: , Media Releases
A community-first approach for future events (496x279) Published on October 03, 2026 Council has adopted a new long-term framework to guide how events are planned, managed and governed across the shire. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Get Ready for summer hazards (496x326) Published on October 02, 2026 With the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasting a hot summer and the potential for heatwaves, bushfires, storms and flash-flooding, residents are being encouraged to take simple steps now to prepare. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Beach bonfires are illegal and dangerous (496x496) Published on October 01, 2026 Lighting fires on beaches is illegal and poses a serious safety risk to people, pets and wildlife. Council has recently received reports of beach fires being left behind, with burnt timber, coals and hot embers remaining buried in the sand. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Introducing SmartBins 2 Published on July 05, 2024 Council is excited to announce the release of our smart bins. Rather than weekly collections, these bins will detect when they are getting close to full, and our waste services team will pick them up. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Environment
Test article [pinned] Published on June 05, 2023 We have partnered with local vets to provide free cat vaccinations throughout August. Tagged as: , Announcements
Pet festival promo [mayor] Published on March 01, 2023 Offering a 20% discount at the Pet Festival last year caused a huge jump in sales for one lucky pet shop owner. Tagged as: , Business & Economy
Animal noise control rules [mayor] Published on February 14, 2023 Barking dogs are a common cause of neighbourhood complaints. The Council has set limits on the amount of noise that is acceptable for dogs or other noisy animals to make. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment
Community Grants Program Unveiled [public] Published on January 14, 2021 Discover our new community grants program for start-ups and small businesses that are focused on local arts, foods and tourism. Up to $5,000 in funding is available for eligible applicants. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy