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Merilyn Vale

Follow the paper trail as uni journey begins

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Caption: the press announcement in 2021 was made from the back of the site, as seen here.   THE University of Newcastle has started the paperwork for the new uni precinct at Gosford. It was announced in May 2021, that the old Mitre 10 hardware site at 299-309 Mann St, Gosford.would become a university. Then in April of this year, it was announced that Newastle Uni was the … [Read more...] about Follow the paper trail as uni journey begins

Sign up to speak up on the rate peg system

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The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) says it welcomes the terms of reference from theNSW Government to investigate and address concerns identified with the local government rate peg.IPART has been setting the rate peg for councils across NSW since 2010. The rate peg protects ratepayers from excessive increases in council rates by limiting the total amount by … [Read more...] about Sign up to speak up on the rate peg system

Community needs to live with flooding

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Flooding in Tuggerah Lakes can not be eliminated, says report Council has announced that the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance Management Study has been completed and is on the council website. The study was prepared by the NSW Government’s specialist advisor, Manly Hydraulics Laboratory (MHL) and included an Interim Entrance Management Procedure. The aim of the study was to … [Read more...] about Community needs to live with flooding

Council news in brief

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From the meeting: August 23, 2022   Two new staff submit their pecuniary interest details   News from the August 23, 2022 council under administration meeting   They are: 1 Director Environment and Planning, Alice Howe; and 2 Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith. Council’s Code of Conduct requires certain staff to lodge pecuniary interest disclosure … [Read more...] about Council news in brief