Tens of thousands assisted by Community Grants

Approximately 93,000 people will benefit from the City of Melbourne’s latest round of Community Grants, with 95 grants approved.

Worth more than $581,000 and engaging 1500 volunteers, the grants will assist in programs throughout 2014.

Benefits from emergency meeting

More than 50 residents from across the Cessnock LGA attended the Emergency Management workshop held at Kearsley Community Hall recently. The meeting was held following a request by Councillor Cordelia Troy who referred to the recent bushfire activity in neighbouring areas.

City of Perth enhances Perth Arts by Supporting Arts Activities

The City of Perth encourages artists, arts organisations and community groups to attend an upcoming information session to discover the variety of assistance available and get some tips on how to make it easier to apply.

The grants and sponsorship guidelines have recently changed so anyone interested in applying is encouraged to attend.

Bass Coast Shire Council has welcomed the Premier’s announcement that he is extending the moratorium on unconventional gas exploration and mining until at least June 2015 to allow sufficient time for consultation.

“We are very pleased about the extension of the moratorium and we will be working with the community to ensure that we put forward a robust submission by the due date of 14 March 2014,” said CEO Allan Bawden.

“We would like everyone in the Shire to be involved in this matter. We need to present our views with a strong voice.