Media Releases

Public to report on litterbugs, EPA fines from 1 March

For the first time in NSW, fines for littering from vehicles can be issued based on reports from the public.

Environment Minister Rob Stokes has announced a new reporting system for littering offences is now up and running.

“Thousands of community members already report littering from vehicles to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) each year resulting in warning letters, so we know there is tremendous support in the community for reporting and a low tolerance for littering,” Mr Stokes said.

Entrepreneurs’ Week is now underway, showcasing Adelaide’s unique support programs available to entrepreneurs and the many success stories from our thriving start-up community.

It has been developed as a collaboration between Adelaide City Council, the Adelaide Entrepreneurship Forum, Brand South Australia, the State Government and a broad range of stakeholders who are hosting events throughout the week.

As part of Entrepreneurs’ Week, City of Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese will be introducing the SouthStart conference on Thursday which focusses on technology innovation and start-ups.

Bendigo Interfaith Council to present Statement of Intent

The Bendigo Interfaith Council will today present its Statement of Intent to the Mayor outlining its commitment to promote the human right that everybody has a right to choose their own religion and to practice their faith, and to advocate on social justice issues.

Leaders of local faith-based communities have formed the Council to increase acceptance, harmony and inclusion of religious differences in the community. It includes representatives from Catholic, Islam, Sikh, Buddhist, Uniting Church, Judaism and Anglican faiths.

The City of Greater Bendigo has provided a supporting role in the establishment of the Council.

City’s $650,000 support of village businesses

Haymarket shopfronts will get a customer-appealing makeover and local businesses will get help in attracting Asian connections thanks to a series of business grants from the City of Sydney.

The latest Village Business Partnership grants have been awarded to the Haymarket, Pyrmont Ultimo and Paddington business chambers after each successfully delivered on economic projects in a previous funding round. Surry Hills Creative Precinct will also receive funding.

“Small business is the lifeblood of our local economy, particularly in our villages, so we’re helping them make the most of opportunities,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said.