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Harmony Day Celebration Sat 21 March: Register before Friday 13 March to enjoy free food and activities with our multicultural community!

Community Support Grants are now open! Click here for all the information. Applications close March 2, 2026.

Annual Report

In accordance with the Local Government Act 2020, the Annual Report for the 2024/25 financial year has been prepared and forwarded to the Minister for Local Government.

The Annual Report contains a report on the operations of the Council and the audited financial statements and performance statement. 

This is the how Council reports back to the community and other interested stakeholders on Council’s performance against the Council Plan and the initiatives and key strategic activities of the budget.

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