Council wins award for gender equity

Devonport City Council is the first Council within Tasmania to receive the 50:50 Vision Councils for Gender Equity - Silver Award.

The 50:50 Vision awards accreditation program was established to encourage Councils across Australia to address gender equity issues both within the organisation and among elected representatives. There are three levels within the award, bronze, silver and gold, and currently only seven Silver Award holders across Australia. The accreditation of Council as a 50:50 Vision employer will make it easier to attract, recruit and retain workers based on their abilities, skills and knowledge in a consistently fair workplace which offers and promotes work opportunities for all.

New approach to late night violence in Sydney

The City of Sydney has formally commissioned an innovative new approach to stop alcohol related violence and make our city safer and more welcoming late at night.

The Thomas Kelly Youth Foundation will team up with the independent, non-partisan research organisation newDemocracy Foundation to develop a new approach to solving the impasse.

A Citizens’ Policy Jury of 43 participants, made up of randomly selected people not affiliated with any political parties, lobbyists or interest groups, will be convened for approximately three months.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore said improving late night safety would take a new approach to managing the often conflicting interests of community groups, the media and powerful lobbyists.

Port Phillip Welcomes City-Shaping Opportunity

The City of Port Phillip today welcomed the draft Vision for the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area.

Acting-Mayor of the City of Port Phillip, Cr Bernadene Voss said, “The draft Vision sets out a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect the city to the bay and shape a new Melbourne for future generations.”

“Fishermans Bend will let more people enjoy the unique, diverse City of Port Phillip lifestyle. It will be a place for more jobs and innovative development – be it residential, commercial, community, social or cultural. It will be a place for families and children, for young people and old, for everyone to enjoy.

Work on the new Kooloonbung Creek footbridge

While preliminary works have already been carried out, Council's Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Jeffery Sharp, said local residents would notice a significant increase in activity this week with major works commencing on site.