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Australia’s most prestigious competition for press photographers, the Nikon-Walkley Awards, culminates in an eclectic exhibition to be launched at Newcastle Region Library on Friday 8 March at 5.30pm.
Newcastle Region Library Manager, David Jenkins says the Nikon-Walkley Awards exhibitionwill be launched by Dan Himbrechts.
“Dan is a finalist in the News Photography category of theAwards for his shots of fugitive Malcolm Naden after his arrest in the Hunter valley by NSW police.”
From daily life and photographic essays, to portraiture and sport, these awards recognise excellence in Australian photojournalism
Major changes to plot ratio under the City Planning Scheme No. 2 are now in effect, following gazettal of Amendment No. 24 and Amendment No. 25.
Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said these changes help to maximise the development potential of the city and enhance our standing as a world class capital city.
Amendment 25 increases the maximum plot ratios across large parts of the city.
Lisa Scaffidi said these increases will encourage a greater intensity of development around the city’s train stations and town centres, helping the city to grow in a sustainable manner.
“To encourage more housing in the inner city core, the changes now allow for additional plot ratio for residential developments in this area,”
With a growing residential population and a population of more than 30,000 workers, the City of Melbourne’s new multi-purpose sports courts in Docklands will be a popular destination for lunch-time sporting rivalry.
Melbourne’s newest community sports facility provides a flexible outdoor court space for futsal, netball and basketball. The courts have lights for evening competitions.
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said that the completion of the $500,000 multipurpose sports courts delivered another important project for Docklands.
“Docklands hosts Etihad Stadium and now there’s another place for great sporting contests, just a stone’s throw away, on Harbour Esplanade.
“Melburnians are obsessive about their sport and we all know that there is nothing more serious or competitive than a mixed netball or soccer competition.
“Community sport is an important part of the fabric of a neighbourhood. The sports courts were a priority for local residents. They are now open and ready for competition and casual matches,” the Lord Mayor added.
Darebin Councillor Trent McCarthy has successfully secured a seat on the Victorian Local Governance Association’s (VLGA) Board for a two year term.
The VLGA is a unique peak body that has local government, community organisations and individuals making up its membership. It advocates for social change and empowers local governments by strengthening their capacity to engage with communities.
Cr Trent McCarthy is one of six councillors and two community leaders elected to represent local Victorian councils and community organisations across the State.
Cr McCarthy said he was excited to be elected and eager to be part of a collaborative team that supports local councils.