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Date Time Local Government Week in Federation Council Local Government Week offers the chance to reflect on the major role Federation Council plays in improving and maintaining our region as a place to live, work and visit. The theme for this year’s Local Government Week is ‘Locally Led’, highlighting the services in which Federation Council offers and hosts within the community to drive local economic recovery and community togetherness. Federation Council Mayor, Councillor Patrick Bourke said many people know that Federation Council is responsible for local roads, rates and rubbish, b...

Well-known local sculpture artist Andrew Whitehead from Urana will feature in the upcoming Art of Ageing exhibition at the Corowa Art Space. 1 of 1 5370537724001 The ‘Art of Ageing’ exhibition is coming to Corowa with Federation Council set to host the event at the Corowa Art Space during August this year. The Art of Ageing is a photographic exhibition that celebrates the value, experience and contribution that older people bring, and it also challenges out-dated perceptions of ageing. Federation Council Mayor Patrick Bourke said the exhibition comprises 24 images taken by talented NS...

Struggling to find volunteers? Want a way for people to find you? Federation Council is encouraging all locals to register and use the community directory on the council website. The Community Directory is an online directory that aims to bring together a range of community services in the one space. It provides information for people who may be looking to join a sporting club or volunteer at a local service club. As well as links to service providers and support for people who may be needing assistance. By registering you will receive the following benefits: You control your listing. If your...

Date Time Community Drug Action Team Drug & Alcohol Think Tank host 1st workshop The Federation Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) hosted the first of two Think Tank workshops on Wednesday 7 July. Aimed at local drug and alcohol service providers and community support networks, 13 different organisations and volunteers came together to collaborate, identifying: What is successfully being delivered within the Federation Council area to support the community in early interventions and addressing crisis situations, What areas can we build on to further improve what we already have, And what issue...

Date Time Council Adopts Operational Plan, Delivery Program and Financial Plan Council has adopted its 2021/2022 Operational Plan, 2018-2022 Delivery Program and Financial Plans at its June Council meeting. Combined, these documents provide a guide to Council’s operations and help the organisation meet community demands for services and infrastructure by maximising what it can achieve with its available resources. In adopting the plans, Federation Council Mayor Patrick Bourke said the overall plans primary focus was to ensure Council services are sustainable into the future, while deliverin...