Media Releases
Council endorses community grants to the value of $173,390
Council last night endorsed a recommendation to allocate more than $170,000 in funding for round two of the 2013/14 City of Greater Bendigo Community Grants Program.
Ninety-four applications for funding were received and $173,390 was shared among the 65 successful applicants.
This round the Print and Digital Publications category replaced the Community Newsletter category, following increasing enquiries about funding for online communication mediums.
Dinner to foster cooperation between neighbouring Shires
Last week, Mount Alexander Shire Council hosted a dinner meeting at the Civic Centre with Councillors and the executive teams from Council and Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
The event aimed to continue to foster good working relationships and cooperation between the two neighbouring municipalities. It was an opportunity to talk about local priorities and projects that would benefit from a joint advocacy approach to progress.
Get ready to download free App and be in the running to win a great prize!
Locals and visitors to the region can look forward to downloading the My Maranoa App this Tuesday, 15 April and be in the chance to win a great prize.
Next week, make sure to search ‘MyMaranoa' in Apple or Google App Stores and keep an eye out for more information about the competition that is sure to delight all technology lovers!
The Council initiative, in partnership with the community, is a great way for residents to connect with information about the region – anytime, anywhere.
Sydney’s roofs sprout a growing trend
Cool, green roofs and walls are the hottest property trend – from bars to office blocks, apartments and swimming pools.
Business owners and residents have expressed firm support for the environmental and social benefits of living greenery in response to the City of Sydney’s recently released Green Roofs and Walls Policy.
The policy is the first of its kind in Australia and reflects an international trend towards green spaces in urban centres. The policy offers a commitment from the City to work with the community to increase the number of green walls and roofs.
Currently the city has around 83 green roofs in place and a further 50 approved for construction.