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Alder River levee embankment beside the river

12 January, 2026

Alder River levee passes independent safety inspection

Engineers confirmed the levee meets current flood standards, with minor works planned for the northern section.

Jake Miller

Webflow Developer

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12 January, 2026

Alder River levee passes independent safety inspection

Engineers confirmed the levee meets current flood standards, with minor works planned for the northern section.

Mill Street bridge with repair crews at work

23 January, 2025

Mill Street bridge closes for six weeks of repairs

The 1930s bridge is being strengthened so it can stay open for another 50 years. Here's how to get around.

Volunteers planting a street tree in Townora

15 August, 2026

Five thousand street trees planted, halfway to our goal

Volunteers and council crews reached the halfway mark of the 10,000 tree target two years early.

Library reading area open for evening visitors

05 July, 2026

Both libraries now open until 8 pm on weeknights

Longer hours mean students and working residents can study, borrow and use computers after work.

Community group working together on a local project

29 June, 2026

Community grants now open, with $600,000 available

Local groups can apply for up to $20,000 for projects that bring people together.

15 August, 2026

Five thousand street trees planted, halfway to our goal

Volunteers and council crews reached the halfway mark of the 10,000 tree target two years early.

05 July, 2026

Both libraries now open until 8 pm on weeknights

Longer hours mean students and working residents can study, borrow and use computers after work.

23 January, 2025

Mill Street bridge closes for six weeks of repairs

The 1930s bridge is being strengthened so it can stay open for another 50 years. Here's how to get around.

15 August, 2026

Five thousand street trees planted, halfway to our goal

Volunteers and council crews reached the halfway mark of the 10,000 tree target two years early.

05 July, 2026

Both libraries now open until 8 pm on weeknights

Longer hours mean students and working residents can study, borrow and use computers after work.

29 June, 2026

Community grants now open, with $600,000 available

Local groups can apply for up to $20,000 for projects that bring people together.

12 January, 2026

Alder River levee passes independent safety inspection

Engineers confirmed the levee meets current flood standards, with minor works planned for the northern section.

23 January, 2025

Mill Street bridge closes for six weeks of repairs

The 1930s bridge is being strengthened so it can stay open for another 50 years. Here's how to get around.

12 January, 2026

Alder River levee passes independent safety inspection

Engineers confirmed the levee meets current flood standards, with minor works planned for the northern section.

23 January, 2025

Mill Street bridge closes for six weeks of repairs

The 1930s bridge is being strengthened so it can stay open for another 50 years. Here's how to get around.

15 August, 2026

Five thousand street trees planted, halfway to our goal

Volunteers and council crews reached the halfway mark of the 10,000 tree target two years early.

05 July, 2026

Both libraries now open until 8 pm on weeknights

Longer hours mean students and working residents can study, borrow and use computers after work.

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