Community Program

LED lights are already being installed in our new residential developments but 6,000 'old-style' lights are still in place.

As part of the Southern Lights project, which takes in 38 local government areas across southern NSW, AlburyCity will roll out LED lighting to provide brighter streets, improving public safety and saving money in the medium term.

Fifty-five parcels of bushland set aside as the Albury Environmental Lands (AEL) by the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation have now been gifted to AlburyCity, along with funding of approximately $4.5M to pay for improvement and preservation of the sites over the medium to long term.

It means just over 600 hectares of important ecological lands will be enhanced for future generations to enjoy.

All three parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a framework that will build upon the city’s already-significant position as a leading provider of education and training to students from across the country and overseas.

Local students will create chalk art in Dean Street and QEII Square to make a statement of support for victims of child abuse as part of White Balloon Day activities tomorrow.

The artworks – which will include a mural in the square – will feature a white balloon and carry the hashtag #ChalkItUp, reflecting similar works to be created by young people across Australia.

Police, health service officials, charities and children’s champions will attend Friday’s event at QEII Square.

The new-look centre includes bigger, brighter children’s rooms, new bathrooms, outdoor learning spaces and undercover access.

It replaces ageing and outdated facilities that were demolished to make way for the improvements.

The $870,000 makeover of the council-owned property in Woodstock Court was funded by AlburyCity, the Yarrunga community and the Federal Government, with council providing more than $600,000 of the total cost.

Children and staff have been using a temporary centre in David Street while construction took place.

The audit is carried out every two years to collect information about the progress of waste reduction goals and to gain knowledge about what type of waste people are putting into their bins.

The data will also be used to plan future education and infrastructure development.

Bins from Albury, Wodonga, Indigo, Greater Hume and Federation Councils are included in the audit.

The last audit in 2017 showed:

We’re targeting litter reduction in 2020 and you can be part of the solution. ‘Don’t be a Tosser!’ It’s a simple message, but many people make excuses to justify their littering behaviour. This summer, you may be enjoying an ice-cream, a cold drink or having a picnic with family and friends by the Murray River. Please think about your rubbish and put it in the bin.

Contractors are working on the section of Wagga Road between Kaylock Road and Barlow Street to deliver improvements that will include:

The building at the Albury Waste Management Centre (AWMC) will be a hub for school children to learn about waste, sustainability, energy and water conservation.

Known as the SMART Centre – Sustainable Management and Resource Training – the $600,000 building includes resource and training aids, a composting garden made from recycled timber, and a bee house to encourage pollination of native plants.

Four staff will work on site and the community will be encouraged to use it for sustainability workshops, meetings and other related events.

The service began with the strains of a piper followed by official speeches by dignitaries, a blessing, the Last Post and prayers.

Following a minute’s silence, a final prayer was said and the National Anthem played before the piper concluded with the Lament.

The service marked the completion of the redevelopment of the landmark, including the construction of memorial alcoves to honour those who’ve served, as well as roadworks and landscaping improvements, the installation of picnic tables and a drinking fountain, and upgraded CCTV cameras.