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This is the section of the site where you will find out what's been happening in the local government area. All of the latest news, including media releases, announcements, document launches and other information will be published here. You will also find the headlines of the most recent news appearing dynamically on the homepage of our site. Councils who have existing sites, and want to link to a news feature can link directly to this page from their existing site. Users are able to sort by date or by type of news item. This page sorts by date by default.

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Great Lakes Council Media Information Bulletin for the week Beginning Monday 7 July 2008 - 04 Jul 2008
In order to keep you up to date with Council's activities, following is a brief outline of planned works, what's happening in the Great Lakes area, and possible news items which may be of interest.  This will be updated and forwarded to you on a weekly basis. more ..

First Day of the School Holidays - 02 Jul 2008
A great family fun day is planned for Saturday 5 July at Forster Main Beach to get the school holidays off to a flying start, when Great Lakes Council's Library Service holds the Whale Naming Celebration. more ..

A Free Guide to Rural Residential Living - 02 Jul 2008
Great Lakes Council has made available for its residents a free Resource Guide tailored especially to the needs of landowners on small farms and acreages. more ..

Tea Gardens Future Traffic Management Plan - 01 Jul 2008
Tea Gardens Future Traffic Management Plan: 

Great Lakes Council has begun the process of investigating future traffic needs for Tea Gardens. As part of the process, Council has appointed an independent consultant (Roadnet) to examine options for the future of Tea Gardens, balancing the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, residents and commercial premises. 

The consultant has prepared a preferred concept design in conjunction with key stakeholders for the future direction of Marine Drive and has made recommendations for improvements to the surrounding road network of Tea Gardens based on future growth forecasts. Council is now seeking the public’s opinion on the consultant’s proposal before proceeding any further. 

Written submissions can be sent to:

General Manager

Great Lakes Council

PO Box 450

FORSTER NSW 2428 

Or email council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au A detailed report summarising all submissions received will be presented to Council for further consideration of the issue.

The report prepared by the consultant can be found by using the link below. It is a large document and is required to be downloaded in sections.

http://www.greatlakes.nsw.gov.au/EngServ_08/tea_gardens_traffic_man_p.htm

The reports can also be viewed at: 

Tea Garden District Office, Myall Street, Tea GardensMonday to Friday 9am to 4pm 

Tea Gardens Library, Myall Street, Tea GardensMonday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 5pmSaturday 10am to 12:30pm 

For further information, contact Council’s Traffic Engineer on 65917369

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GREAT LAKES COUNCIL MEDIA INFORMATION BULLETIN - WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 30 JUNE 2008 - 30 Jun 2008
In order to keep you up to date with Council's activities, following is a brief outline of planned works, what's happening in the Great Lakes area, and possible news items which may be of interest, together with a contact name and telephone number for each item.  This will be updated and forwarded to you on a weekly basis.  more ..

SEEKING COMMUNITY VIEWS FOR FUTURE TRAFFIC NEEDS - 30 Jun 2008

Great Lakes Council is investigating future traffic needs for Tea Gardens and is seeking comment from the general community before Friday 1 August regarding its future needs.

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26 June 2008 Great Holiday Activities at Forster Library - 30 Jun 2008

There’s great stuff for kids happening at the Forster Library these school holidays, so Great Lakes Library Services Manager Chris Jones is hoping lots of them will visit the library.

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26 June 2008 Great Holiday Activities at Tea Gardens Library - 30 Jun 2008

There’s great stuff for kids happening at the Tea Gardens Library these school holidays, and Great Lakes Library Service Manager Chris Jones is urging kids to come to their local library and check the events out!

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26 June 2008 CIVIC PRECINCT PREFERRED OPTION TO BE PRESENTED - 30 Jun 2008

Great Lakes Council’s consultants City Plan Urban Design, will present their preferred option for the Forster Civic Precinct site, which includes the Forster School of Arts site, at the Strategic Committee meeting on Tuesday 8 July 2008 to commence at 9.30am.

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NSW Road Rules Change from 1 July - 26 Jun 2008
Great Lakes road users are being urged to familiarise themselves with changes to NSW road rules which take effect from 1 July 2008. more ..

Ratepayers Will Foot the Bill for Vandalism - 19 Jun 2008

Great Lakes Council is facing considerable repairs to hired plant equipment after vandals attacked road repair vehicles last week.

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Young Drivers Get Support from Rotary - 19 Jun 2008

Great Lakes Council Mayor, John Chadban has applauded the efforts of Rotary, who have provided training for almost 400 young drivers through the Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) Program, which was held in the Great Lakes during May.

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Council Responds to Misleading Article about Rates Increase - 19 Jun 2008

Great Lakes Council’s General Manager, Mr Keith O’Leary, has expressed concern at a misleading report in a Sydney newspaper on the weekend which advised that Council is seeking a special rate increase of 14.31% in 2008/09.

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Great Lakes Hosts NSW Senator - 16 Jun 2008
Great Lakes Council Mayor John Chadban and General Manager Keith O'Leary provided a warm welcome to the Australian Senator for NSW, Michael Forshaw, when he visited the Great Lakes region last week. more ..

Council Faces Hike in Election Costs - 16 Jun 2008

Great Lakes Council is facing a massive increase in costs to undertake the 2008 Local Government elections, due to changes forced on NSW Councils by the NSW Electoral Commission.  The move has left Council frustrated and angry that it will have no control and limited input into the ballooning cost estimates being issued from the NSW Electoral Commission.

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Stay Safe on the Roads this Wet Season - 16 Jun 2008
With 25% of all car crashes occurring in the Great Lakes region happening during wet weather, Great Lakes Council is urging motorists to take special care on our roads during the current wet weather. more ..

Let's Recognise our Community Achievers - 16 Jun 2008

Great Lakes Council is asking members of the community to assist in nominating worthwhile local individuals, organisations and business networks in our community for the NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

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Better Safety for Manning Street, Tuncurry - 16 May 2008
Great Lakes Council has successfully secured funding to upgrade Manning Street Tuncurry between Kent and Lake Streets with preliminary works due to commence on Wednesday 21 May, weather permitting. more ..

Recognising Weeds in our Waters Workshop - 16 May 2008
Great Lakes Council's Parks and Recreation staff is constantly on the hunt for noxious weeds that strangle our parklands, reserves and native forests, but now they're stepping up the hunt, in conjunction with a number of other authorities, with a fresh attack on weeds that infest our waterways. more ..

Photo Competition Focus on Sustainability - 16 May 2008
World Environment Day will be celebrated in over 100 countries on Thursday 5 June. This year the focus is on the impacts of climate change through carbon emissions with the slogan ‘CO2 Kick the Habit!'. more ..

Cultural Awards Nominations - 14 May 2008
Do you know someone in the local community who you believe should be recognised for their contribution to the arts? more ..

Disabled Facilities Upgrade at Nabiac Showground Hall - 02 May 2008
Disabled facilities at Nabiac Showground are set for a major upgrade, with the construction of a disabled toilet and entrance ramp planned for the near future. more ..

Compost to Combat Climate Change - 02 May 2008
Approximately 50% of the rubbish we put in the everyday mixed-waste ‘garbage bin' could actually abate climate change if it was composted instead. more ..

Neighbours rights to have a say lost under the new State's Pro-Developer Laws - 30 Apr 2008
"The rights of neighbours to have input into development proposals could soon be lost under the State Government pro-Developer Laws" says Great Lakes Mayor, Clr John Chadban. more ..

Community Speaks....Council Listens - 24 Apr 2008
Council has recently conducted a Community Census to evaluate Council's performance and better understand the priorities and expectations of the community. more ..

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