Port Macquarie-Hastings Council newshttp://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/news.aspLantern CMSFri, 24 May 2013 14:19:50 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 14:19:50 GMTLimited stakeholder engagement means Council have not approved a final location for a CBD bus stop in William Street Port Macquarie, which will impact bus route changes due to take effect from Monday 27 May. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=9FA4C0BA-045B-4F1D-BCE6-79D99BF2664FFri, 24 May 2013 14:19:50 GMTAll sports fields in Wauchope,Laurieton and Port Macquarie are closed for the weekend. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=5626D2DE-8A8F-439B-B515-036857D221DFFri, 24 May 2013 10:19:47 GMTThe restoration and enhancement of the Tacking Point Lighthouse and surrounding headland has celebrated an important milestone with the official opening of Stage 2 in the community project. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=06067E31-CF2C-4D6F-82D5-6EDDF0F6698EWed, 22 May 2013 11:19:02 GMTA series of events and activities celebrating indigenous arts and culture in the Hastings gets underway this weekend with a Reconciliation Walk on Sunday 26 May, to mark National Sorry Day. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=5762568D-D721-4134-B2CF-23001E8490B8Wed, 22 May 2013 11:18:06 GMTPort Macquarie-Hastings Council is calling on Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams to issue an apology following an incorrect media statement regarding library funding grants. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=14702029-69F2-42C5-99B1-10C33918F81EWed, 22 May 2013 09:40:01 GMTA dedicated community all rounder, Mrs Lillian Andrews, has been named the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council 2013 Volunteer of the Year!/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=565BB0FD-7A8D-4023-BDDA-E2CC652C7629Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:17 GMTSaltwater Creek Bridge is now open to all traffic following a complete reconstruction over the last three months. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=A510A21B-5B77-431A-9841-7185A074F400Tue, 21 May 2013 12:25:46 GMTThe scenic course, the enthusiastic volunteers and the fantastic race conditions of Ironman Australia 2013 will all be featured in a one hour television special scheduled to be aired this Sunday 19 May at 1:30pm on ONE. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=DA26C33E-BA9C-45DE-80F9-81395D519B90Thu, 16 May 2013 09:32:33 GMTResidents are invited to celebrate their local library between 20-24 May as a part of Library and Information Week celebrations across the state and explore the new technology that has been integrated into services at Port Macquarie, Laurieton and Wauchope offices./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2EAF0112-0086-4EEC-9D07-E114C1A07D78Wed, 15 May 2013 14:27:02 GMTLocal community groups and organisations can soon gain a share of approximately $200,000 for projects and events that will have long-term benefit for the region as part of the Community Grants Program. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=98ECFC03-F9ED-4480-B0F8-D9879C4B1499Mon, 13 May 2013 09:23:07 GMTThe announcement that $5.9 million in Commonwealth funding has been secured for a new Food, Soil and Water Research Centre has been welcomed by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, a key partner in the project. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=1C04EF9A-878D-4BBF-8B3D-5FEA23AF7123Fri, 10 May 2013 15:57:11 GMTPhotographers and poets are being invited to draw their inspiration from the natural environment when submitting entries for the 2013 Osmosis Photography and Poetry competition./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=A9056959-5640-4DA7-AEF6-97EBEDC698B1Fri, 10 May 2013 15:54:24 GMTLocal sporting groups and community organisations are invited to apply for up to $5000 in funding to develop an anti-violence community education campaign. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=6E8F6E95-4803-4686-BA40-E505F519B965Fri, 10 May 2013 15:58:56 GMTTelevisions, computers and computer equipment can now be recycled for free at five locations across Port Macquarie-Hastings as a part of a partnership program to reduce the amount of electronic waste going to landfill./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=ED994A47-3E62-48BA-8743-FC9B99AA8449Fri, 10 May 2013 15:23:09 GMTTwenty two local people will become Australian citizens this afternoon (Friday 17 September 2010) as they take part in a citizenship ceremony to be held on National Citizenship Day. http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/5250-17-september-2010-celebrating-australian-citizenship-day.aspTue, 21 Sep 2010 16:01:35 GMTCouncil has delayed removal of the Hastings Street fig trees in Wauchope to address additional specific concerns raised by the community./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=AB8CF650-3620-4AEC-A740-694074BD3BE1Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:18:42 GMTThe August Council Meeting was held in Laurieton on Wednesday, 25 August 2010./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=BC19F882-60BC-49CA-BDDD-DF5C1953CBF3Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:17:58 GMTCouncil will commence installation of an innovative new system which is set to revolutionise parking management within the Port Macquarie CBD./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=0EBFAF7A-07CD-44B7-84A1-86311D38C834Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:18:37 GMTCouncil employees will be saving water with every flush as the main office in Burrawan Street taps into the reclaimed water supply network./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2011E133-B6BB-4953-B432-705A03748E23Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:18:14 GMTCouncil is helping people to get fit with a new pedometer loan scheme./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=938843A6-C668-412F-B5FF-7284B5CE3557Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:18:32 GMTCouncil has commissioned an official survey on Councillor numbers. Research company Micromex has been engaged to survey 600 local residents on whether or not they support a reduction in Councillor numbers./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=AEAE4258-E94F-4B16-A68E-ABB096569C53Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:21:08 GMTNew children's playgrounds have been installed at five locations throughout the Hastings./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=23FF14AA-853F-4AD9-8CFD-F6685B6726C9Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:18:48 GMTImprovement works are currently underway at one of Port Macquarie's most scenic vantage points./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=F5F650E4-0428-45B7-9BF5-80C3E899C948Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:39:23 GMTSignificant damage has been sustained at Shelly Beach Reserve during the past two weeks./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=EB7E4D19-9961-4557-BDB0-497CDF53D684Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:18:21 GMTPort Macquarie has been confirmed as the host town for the 2011 Saltwater Freshwater Festival./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=0B13BE9F-0EA2-4732-A89F-D6C9D8A6D2D2Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:18:26 GMTDigital photography will add a new dimension to the stunning water imagery featured in this year's Osmosis photography competition./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2AE77751-D65E-402A-AB0F-48B18FE8F771Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:11:43 GMTThe number of motor vehicles being sold illegally on public land and local roadsides has improved greatly since Council's awareness campaign was introduced in May. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=868BC655-7C91-4EDB-A23E-13BCA6614AC4Thu, 5 Aug 2010 08:39:33 GMTCouncil is negotiating to purchase the old Batar School House in a bid to assist the Kendall Community Centre to continue operating from the site.http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/5155-12-july-2010-council-buys-kendall-community-hall.aspWed, 28 Jul 2010 08:11:49 GMTThe Development Assessment Panel has decided to recommend to Council that an application for a 116-seat McDonalds Restaurant, on the corner of Greenmeadows Drive and Ocean Drive in Port Macquarie, be refused./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=7DBE7036-625F-49A1-9C91-E784CAB9B0A2Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:01:51 GMTNew speed zones along Hastings River Drive and Ocean Drive have now started to be introduced by the Roads and Traffic Authority./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=84D52DAA-FB6A-43E7-AC4B-DA48D1A5503AWed, 28 Jul 2010 08:11:57 GMTThe Minister for Local Government has today announced that Port Macquarie-Hastings Council was successful in it's application for a Special Rate Variation and has approved a 7.36% increase./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=A328AF27-BBCF-4429-92DC-E95DE97BD092Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:02:50 GMTIn just one year, 220,000 people have walked through the Glasshouse doors, over 70,000 people have visited the Gallery and 43,000 people have been to the theatre./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4CB69C19-17AC-4C45-9883-0596D2AC4EA6Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:02:44 GMTCouncil has handed over the keys for the new Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Club building to club President, Richard McGovern/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=C92B2EAE-66E3-4564-B904-EFFE95364F9CTue, 20 Jul 2010 14:23:40 GMTCouncil will help the Wauchope Mens Shed to relocate to the Wauchope Showground./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=6DDFA9F9-F96F-40F3-B042-EB8FC49A0037Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:23:48 GMTMajor works will continue on a number of roads in the Port Macquarie area which will impact on residents and motorists./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=13FD94C5-F73A-4C82-9269-92A55C478CE7Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:07:52 GMTCouncil held their June Council Meeting in Wauchope last night./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=08957E45-A70B-48A0-9AED-C5C811A43996Fri, 2 Jul 2010 09:40:05 GMTWork on stage one of the $25 million southern arm trunk main water pipeline which will eventually transfer water directly from Cowarra Dam to Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills and Camden Haven, commenced today./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E4E39020-BB41-4CA7-823A-7117230E6B43Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:07:58 GMTCouncil has secured Round Five of the Australian Formula One Powerboat Grand Prix to be held in July this year./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=071DD5EB-59AD-49C3-908E-D03E87E39D8EFri, 2 Jul 2010 09:40:15 GMTA new $130,000 winter tourism campaign is set to give Port Macquarie a high media profile in the coming months and will entice visitors with 'Unseasonably Good Deals'./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=5F8C2939-9000-4395-9092-FF3403F5180FFri, 2 Jul 2010 09:40:11 GMTA funding agreement that aims to see an extra 500 people from the Mid-North Coast enrolled in university courses every year until 2025 has been finalised this week./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=EED7E40B-F769-4C41-854A-664D3A5879E9Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:33:20 GMTConstruction works on the $1.5 million realignment of Major Innes Road commenced this week./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=5A80E874-C9FD-4A81-9745-0ACBE346FDC3Fri, 2 Jul 2010 09:40:23 GMTA local couple were surprised to discover some little known facts about their very own family history at the recently opened Women Transported exhibition at the Glasshouse./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=4A849374-E089-4888-9872-76BD8D5B4B42Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:08:05 GMTThe new $17.4 million augmentation of the Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills Sewage Treatment Plant has been officially opened by Minister for Local Government, The Hon Barbara Perry MP./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=9EC802E5-44B3-4BDD-835B-B2DDEEA6A273Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:12:41 GMTCouncil held its May Council Meeting on Wednesday 26 May 2010./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=0AFAACA6-AF6F-47F1-BCA6-C1789DEE2C5BWed, 9 Jun 2010 11:11:33 GMTCouncil has won the right to host the 2011 and 2012 National Touch League in Port Macquarie.http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/5075-25-may-2010-council-scores-another-major-event.aspWed, 9 Jun 2010 11:56:38 GMTCouncil is taking action to stop the roadside selling of motor vehicles in the local area.http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/5074-25-may-2010-council-cracks-down-on-illegal-car-selling.aspWed, 23 Jun 2010 12:33:41 GMTCouncil will be undertaking aerial spraying of Bitou Bush in June 2010.http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/5073-24-may-2010-bitou-bush-spraying.aspWed, 9 Jun 2010 11:56:27 GMTConstruction works on the $25 million southern arm trunk main water pipeline will commence mid-June. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=F6F0B929-2087-4E29-BFDD-8AF0F96E862DFri, 4 Jun 2010 13:33:05 GMTCouncil is set to install five new playgrounds in the area over the coming weeks./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=8D1DF57F-43FA-47C2-94CC-F20C3605A395Thu, 27 May 2010 15:32:41 GMTBeaches in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area have received an excellent report card, with three out of four monitored sites suitable for swimming for the majority of the summer season./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=8AF389FF-4250-4492-A9D1-DC5D2BB12135Wed, 9 Jun 2010 11:11:25 GMTBrylcreem and beehives will be on display as Port Macquarie gets set to rock and roll with the announcement that the Wintersun festival will be held in the Hastings in 2011./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=ED6BE667-2AA9-4021-AF45-9E2C8B7D4EC7Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:33:18 GMTCouncil is helping to fight obesity in children by funding a healthy lifestyle program for young children./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=BB3AA494-04EB-4634-AC0D-E35AB76BD6C3Fri, 21 May 2010 14:19:17 GMTCouncil has been award a Silver Medal at the NSW Australian Water Association (Water Industry Awards for its water cycle community engagement and education programs./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=A44CD814-B2EE-4503-82FE-1CAB84B0C4D0Tue, 25 May 2010 09:59:29 GMTJoan Sonter has been recognised as Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's Volunteer of the Year./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=74DB6340-F933-45C8-9CE9-F12D4DD88173Fri, 21 May 2010 14:19:26 GMTThe Glasshouse has added another award to its collection, winning the Local Government 2010 Cultural Award for Aboriginal Cultural Development /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=88BE680F-A97C-459B-9E46-356F283CCBC6Thu, 27 May 2010 15:32:31 GMTLibrary books are now ready for departure from the Port Macquarie Airport./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D98721EB-AAF8-42B8-8592-16F73F750D83Thu, 27 May 2010 15:32:35 GMTCouncil held its April Council Meeting on Wednesday 28 April 2010./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=49973901-C4D3-47D7-9B49-4CDD9AF44F61Thu, 6 May 2010 14:46:34 GMTCouncil Lifeguards and local volunteer surf life saving clubs are taking down the flags for the last time for the 2009/2010 swimming season on Monday 26th April and will return in September./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=349DE7C2-9206-4C9C-BA70-C1D19FA971FETue, 27 Apr 2010 09:01:55 GMTPart of the draft Corporate Plan now on exhibition includes a Special Rate Variation of 7.4%. This is in addition to the capped 2.6% rate increase recently approved by the State Government. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=934B5F3C-071E-4183-94E7-4DC28D2A2A01Thu, 6 May 2010 14:49:18 GMTAt an Extra-Ordinary meeting on Friday 16 April, Council adopted the 2010/2011 draft Corporate Plan which sets out the programs and projects that Council wants to undertake during the next three years./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=B968D9ED-FC3F-49CE-B57E-0037142355AAThu, 6 May 2010 14:49:23 GMTCouncil invites you to step back in time and discover our area's vast history during this year's Heritage Festival./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3529C5CF-C8BE-4BBE-9B42-9EA14B6A9B6AMon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:42 GMTCouncil's road maintenance crews are out in force working to try and improve Council's road network across the Local Government Area./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=0DEE3C9E-84B8-48B0-AE72-C213786E4FC0Thu, 6 May 2010 14:46:42 GMTPort Macquarie has secured the 2010 NSW Bodyboarding and Rebel Sports Pro Tour Titles to be held 15-18 July./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=E3125EDB-BA9E-4B5C-AB42-6A814AB87E05Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:36 GMTCouncil is seeking Expressions of Interest for a vacancy on the Port Macquarie-Hastings Opportunities Board./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=83DD04FC-58B7-4D76-8939-1D5AC03A1FECMon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:29 GMTCouncil's March Meeting was held on Wednesday 24 March 2010./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=269BC07E-215B-474B-B149-296F86EBBE24Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:46:49 GMTCouncil is set to commence a program of tree cropping works as part of the annual maintenance of the airport's approach and take-off zones./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=0DA06A92-49E2-4AA8-A844-0525D3718F05Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:58:30 GMTCouncil has commissioned a risk assessment report as part of the Wauchope Town Centre Bypass in relation to vehicles queuing at the railway crossing at the entrance to Wauchope./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=829E2481-4136-4A28-ABE7-433B187D138BMon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:21 GMTA program, that has been successfully introduced at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra helping Alzheimer's sufferers, is to be trialled at the Glasshouse Regional Art Gallery./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=683D7E2B-F933-472D-B33D-DC505AB3FD3AWed, 31 Mar 2010 13:46:43 GMTSeniors across the Hastings will be kicking up their heels next week as they prepare to celebrate NSW Seniors Week and embrace the theme 'Live Life'.http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1473Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:09:00 GMTTwo of the raised garden beds at the entrance to Bain Park at Wauchope are to be removed due to safety concerns./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=D6FBABA8-9489-41C0-84AB-43B4B09E2E10Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:34:25 GMTThe World Triathlon Corporation has announced that Ironman Australia - one the longest-running Ironman events on the circuit - will continue to take place in Port Macquarie through to 2013, with a two-year performance based extension available./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=507FE4B2-6100-4193-9152-E38AE94F9FA2Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:34:15 GMTDesigns to repair erosion to Rocks Ferry Reserve at Wauchope have been completed and are now being considered by Council.http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/4969-15-march-2010-rocks-ferry-reserve-river-bank-erosion.aspFri, 19 Mar 2010 13:08:47 GMTCouncil water supply services employees have played the starring roles in a new educational safety DVD developed for water industry operators./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=5EA8AA07-0873-485B-ADC1-8F9F7B386F32Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:49:34 GMTWork is progressing well on the $13 million upgrade of the Camden Haven Sewage Treatment Plant with the project expected to be completed by November./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=575FC68D-2DC2-4828-8C9C-A3C2081843A6Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:31:53 GMTCouncil has launched a health and fitness program to help people in the local community. The Move, Eat and Live Well program involves a range of healthy activities that helps to promote healthy weight in the community and falls prevention for older people./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=29685BB9-59E3-4E03-A9A7-70013718C180Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:15 GMTCouncil has completed preparation of a draft Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan for the Port Macquarie-Hastings, the documents will be on public exhibition between 8 March and 7 May./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3DBA48CB-4BE0-4D2A-B505-BEAAE48BFBE7Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:55:10 GMTContracts for the sale of the Timbertown Heritage Theme Park at Wauchope were exchanged late last week and are expected to be settled on 1 June 2010./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=C474D784-C139-4A82-86DA-6A2F90EDD922Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:43:48 GMTNew legislation comes into effect on 1 March 2010 regarding child restraints for children up to seven years of age. http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1461Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:37:02 GMTCouncil has held its first meeting for 2010./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=84D9B4DE-90DE-48AE-A439-1B801858375FThu, 4 Mar 2010 08:00:28 GMTCouncil lifeguards are closely monitoring Town Beach during low tides as shifting sands again expose previously submerged sea rocks./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=6BCB293F-A9AC-4476-9504-6BABB2796E60Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:00:33 GMTThe Northern Region joint regional planning panel (JRPP) has rejected an application for a 400 site caravan park on the Hastings River at Riverside./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=85B7D09A-42F6-4E74-9BA7-60755DC0FC6FMon, 8 Mar 2010 08:13:51 GMTThe first water bottle filling station has been switched on as a part of a campaign to promote the consumption of the region's quality town water and help reduce plastic water bottle waste./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=274B5194-030C-4B16-A6F5-80ADDEFC51AAFri, 19 Mar 2010 13:08:39 GMTAlmost 100 local residents have signed up to be part of Council's Community Advisory Panel. The Panel will act as a grassroots think tank to help Council understand the community views when making decisions regarding planning for future services and facilities. /www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=685952E2-7FE4-4F72-8397-4C03BB7B3E0EWed, 17 Mar 2010 08:32:11 GMTExperience the journey from catchment to tap by joining one of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's free Water Trail Tours./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=3DF8B2AE-852A-4798-84CC-C3EA6EA8E7CFWed, 9 Jun 2010 11:13:39 GMTCouncil has received $9.3 million funding from the State Government to assist with two major infrastructure projects in Port Macquarie./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=5EB3D3B5-AFC8-4581-8314-F18D364B26CBMon, 15 Mar 2010 14:35:43 GMTPassenger numbers at Port Macquarie Airport continue to soar with over 200,000 passengers passing through the airport in 2009./www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=9E585D2C-6B39-4014-97E6-2629C1456FBCThu, 11 Feb 2010 08:54:24 GMTyourtutor is a free online tutoring service - Get help with your homework from trained, professional tutors!http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=1&guiValue=2E7A507D-D1F7-40FC-8806-D2EAF2F5B383Thu, 3 Sep 2009 13:39:48 GMTIt's easy being green with the new weekly organics collection. To complement the weekly organic collection, Council is also offering an Australian-first free kitchen tidy system to residents./www/default.asp?guiValue=837FFCB9-D61E-4345-9803-EEC6B66BF88EMon, 15 Jan 2007 14:22:02 GMT