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Entries open for Waverley book prize
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (306+ words) Nominations'are now open for'Waverley Council's'$40,000 Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award'one of Australia's most valuable book'prizes. This year marks the 25th'anniversary of the Council'presenting this prestigious award,'which'celebrates'excellence in research-based'literature'and'remains'the only'prize'of its'calibre'to be presented by a local government. "Council is'immensely'proud…...
Newcastle council reveals designs for new look Wickham
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (448+ words) City of Newcastle Council has shared a first look at its plans to renew Wickham's village heart as it calls for tenders to deliver pedestrian and public domain upgrades on Union Street. The Council says the project will enhance safety…...
Launceston council to serve up Cataract Gorge Restaurant restoration
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (272+ words) City of Launceston Council is breathing new life into one of the city's most cherished landmarks with a $300,000 investment in essential renewal works at the historic Gorge Restaurant in Cataract Gorge. Originally built in 1898 as tearooms (replacing earlier refreshment tents),…...
Moreton Bay council wins green infrastructure honour
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (438+ words) An extensive road safety network that is helping make life a little easier for Moreton Bay wildlife has been recognised by the Australasian Network for Ecology and Transportation (ANET). The Network has awarded City of Moreton Council its Project Award…...
Archaeological dig begins at historic Launceston cottage
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (326+ words) City of Launceston Council is helping to uncover the story of one of the city's oldest buildings, with a live archaeological dig underway this week at Braemar Cottage in Heritage Forest. Following non-invasive ground-penetrating radar investigations in May last year,…...
$24.7m pool upgrade makes an Olympic-sized splash at Beenleigh
1+ week, 4+ day ago (427+ words) A new Olympic-sized swimming pool, delivered by Logan City Council, is set to give budding young gold medallists a headstart on their careers in Beenleigh. Mayor, Jon Raven said the $24.7 million 50-metre, eight-lane pool could be the starting point for…...
Liverpool kayak launching pad lands Boomtown! award
2+ week, 1+ day ago (278+ words) Liverpool City Council's Accessible Kayak Launchpad at Light Horse Park has taken out a major win at the 2026 Boomtown! Project of the Year Awards. Liverpool Mayor, Ned Mannoun said the win shows Liverpool is leading the way on inclusive public…...
Architect appointed to Games stadium upgrade in Cairns
2+ week, 1+ day ago (456+ words) The Queensland Government has announced the selection of local company, Architectus,asPrincipal Architect for the Barlow Park Stadium upgrade in Cairns following a rigorous six-month selection process....
Olympic equestrian champion saddles up for Keys to the City
2+ week, 2+ day ago (50+ words) Olympic equestrian champion saddles up for Keys to the City'Inside Local Government Olympic equestrian champion saddles up for Keys to the City Olympic equestrian champion, Chris Burton, is set to receive the Keys to the City in recognition of his…...
Global consortium shortlisted for Gold Coast Arena
2+ week, 3+ day ago (490+ words) Australian-headquartered global consortium, AmplifyGC, has been selected as the shortlisted proponent to progress the Gold Coast Arena transaction " a legacy venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Invest Gold Coast, the City's economic development and investment attraction entity, will…...