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the winner is... Melbourne!
The City of Melbourne has been recognised with two prestigious awards in the last week, cementing the organisation’s reputation as a leader in urban landscapes and climate change, community engagement and urban design.
The inaugural Banksia Foundation Award for Climate Change Adaptation was presented to the City of Melbourne for Council’s nationally leading efforts in building resilience to climate change and to lower Melbourne’s summer temperatures.
With storm and bushfire seasons just around the corner, Bundaberg Regional Council is holding a free tip weekend to help residents get prepared.
Council’s Waste and Recycling portfolio spokesperson Cr Vince Habermann said residents could take unlimited loads of rubbish to any of Council’s waste facilities for free on October 19 and 20.
Council welcomes funding for Bellarine Rail Trail
City of Greater Geelong Councillor Lindsay Ellis welcomed the Victorian Government’s funding announcement for the Bellarine Rail Trail.
“The Rail Trail is one of our most important assets on the Bellarine Peninsula,” said Cr Ellis, who holds the portfolios for Coastal Communities and Infrastructure.
Enhancing Customer Service in the City with Recognition and Education
The City of Perth is hosting a Customer Service Awards Presentation and a workshop for city businesses to enrich service standards across the city.
Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said the presentation is a celebration of the inaugural customer service award program, plus a chance for city businesses to focus in on customer service and network with each other.