Media Releases

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October 2019

City welcomes new mayor and councillors and thanks outgoing members

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Nedlands’ All Abilities Play Space wins top national award

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Find the book inside you at a unique 'Day of Literary Feasting'

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New Emergency Department planned for Hollywood Hospital

03/10/2019 -

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Nedlands a hive of activity during the school holidays

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September 2019

Tresillian Arts Centre to host major student and tutor art exhibition

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Nedlands welcomes the start of Safe Active Streets

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August 2019

Tresillian Arts Centre welcomes new public art acquisition

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Do you have what it takes to win a City of Nedlands Design Excellence Award?

27/08/2019 -

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July 2019

AILA WA Award win for Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space

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Precinct plan underway for Nedlands Town Centre

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Successful Underground Power Project delivers cash back into resident’s pockets

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Young artists show their flair at Emerge

29/07/2019 -

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Dalkeith Primary students learn how to ‘recycle right’

25/07/2019 -

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Parliamentary Inquiry into Local Government

19/07/2019 -

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May 2019

Making a world of difference: National Volunteer Week

16/05/2019 -

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Unleash your creativity with Emerge: Youth Art Awards

08/05/2019 -

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New art for Carrington Park

08/05/2019 -

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April 2019

Road closure: Smyth Road and Monash Avenue intersection

08/04/2019 -

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March 2019

Public party for Nedlands’ ruby anniversary

18/03/2019 -

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February 2019

Get the best from Splashfest

28/02/2019 -

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Partial closure for Quintilian Road proposed

13/02/2019 -

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January 2019

Feel the rhythm with free Feb fun

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December 2018

Success for staff shines light on skills

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Performers wanted to make a splash

13/12/2018 -

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Swanbourne signs to help with shark sightings

05/12/2018 -

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November 2018

New CEO appointed at City of Nedlands

29/11/2018 -

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Kicking goals for volunteers and all their cheer

29/11/2018 -

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Inclusive place scores major award from Kidsafe

23/11/2018 -

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People’s pick perfect prize for painting

02/11/2018 -

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October 2018

Thoughts wanted on potential hockey home

25/10/2018 -

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September 2018

Best in the west: Nedlands ranger scores top gong

26/09/2018 -

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Have a brush with discerning palettes at Tresillian exhibition

17/09/2018 -

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August 2018

Wanted on Waratah: thoughts on best options

31/08/2018 -

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Students now braced to ace it with waste

17/08/2018 -

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Select from six: what’s best for Mt Claremont Village shopping precinct?

03/08/2018 -

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July 2018

All in all, another rock in the wall saves river foreshore

25/07/2018 -

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June 2018

Put your art on the line and emerge from the crowd

27/06/2018 -

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New name and now open: Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space becomes a reality

08/06/2018 -

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Nedlands 2028: a vision for the future

07/06/2018 -

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Bark up a different tree while Carrington Park closed

05/06/2018 -

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City of Nedlands wants to branch out with Urban Forest Strategy

01/06/2018 -

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May 2018

Step up to the plate – judges needed

11/05/2018 -

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All the cheer of being a volunteer: get in the know at expo

09/05/2018 -

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Seed of an idea as new park germinates from St Johns Wood

09/05/2018 -

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April 2018

Underground power: implementation information

18/04/2018 -

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Noticeboards on notice: feedback wanted

11/04/2018 -

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March 2018

Hollywood Primary students stars of Schools Clean Up Day

06/03/2018 -

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Splashfest ready to deliver some “H2WHOA!” in 2018

05/03/2018 -

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Students faced with waste open their eyes to being wise

01/03/2018 -

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February 2018

Record-breaking concert attendance prompts call to travel smart

18/02/2018 -

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Sounding out your say on Safe Active Streets

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Walk this way to have your say on 8 Sayer Street: Allen Park Master Plan in action

01/02/2018 -

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January 2018

Summer Concerts on song for 21st anniversary celebrations

16/01/2018 -

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Consumers urged to avoid tree-lopping family businesses

07/01/2018 -

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December 2017

Here’s to future days: first Allen Park Master Plan adopted

20/12/2017 -

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Win for City of Nedlands against builder’s bushland blunder

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Day to give thanks to volunteers

04/12/2017 -

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November 2017

Step up to the stage at Splashfest

23/11/2017 -

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October 2017

Have your say on how to preserve and conserve Point Resolution Reserve

31/10/2017 -

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September 2017

Nedlands Rangers best in the West

29/09/2017 -

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Be bold: nominate someone for Citizen of the Year

06/09/2017 -

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August 2017

Thoughts wanted on College Park Precinct parking review

30/08/2017 -

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Less waste means less cost for City of Nedlands

23/08/2017 -

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Thoughts on 10-year vision for Nedlands needed

18/08/2017 -

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SAT ruling on Hackett Hall

18/08/2017 -

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Students learn with worms and how to ace with waste

17/08/2017 -

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Record number of entries as young artists emerge

10/08/2017 -

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New parking limits to manage Melvista

07/08/2017 -

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Sowing the seeds for a greener future

02/08/2017 -

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July 2017

On a mission for Carrington Park vision

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Going underground to light up the streets

28/07/2017 -

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June 2017

Brush up and make a splash to win some cash

19/06/2017 -

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Consultant seeks feedback on community needs for Lawler Park

15/06/2017 -

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Second consultation on underground power now under way

14/06/2017 -

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Have your say and make your mark on Allen Park

02/06/2017 -

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May 2017

Feedback on Melvista parking proposals wanted

30/05/2017 -

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Building better futures at Point Resolution Child Care

12/05/2017 -

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Update on Hackett Hall lease

12/05/2017 -

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Taking Tawarri towards tomorrow

04/05/2017 -

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Give happy, live happy during National Volunteer Week

03/05/2017 -

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Happy dance! Branch out with low-cost native plants

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April 2017

Appreciation for conservation sensations

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Railway reserve greenway project on track

28/04/2017 -

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Path to underground power in Hollywood continues

27/04/2017 -

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Park yourself in: have your say on what the reserve deserves

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All Abilities Play Space breaks new ground

02/04/2017 -

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March 2017

Protecting our coast and rivers: being climate smart

31/03/2017 -

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Residents urged to help stop spread of tomato potato psyllid

27/03/2017 -

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Pets at the Park - a fun day for the fur family

14/03/2017 -

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Don’t come down in the last shower: upgrade to Swanbourne facilities

13/03/2017 -

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Can you dig it? River wall restoration rocks!

13/03/2017 -

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Nedlands braced to minimise waste with latest strategy

09/03/2017 -

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Dalkeith Primary School makes a clean sweep

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Mayo Community Garden to switch off for Earth Hour

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Splashfest - the ultimate free family fun day

03/03/2017 -

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February 2017

Australian Defence Force training in March

27/02/2017 -

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Decoy set to rock Allen Park at third summer concert

13/02/2017 -

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Mason Gardens Summer Concert Cancelled

10/02/2017 -

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National release to control wild rabbits

08/02/2017 -

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City of Nedlands and the Town of Cambridge awarded a grant to improve road safety

07/02/2017 -

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Summers Soul – the perfect way to end a summer’s evening

07/02/2017 -

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January 2017

City of Nedlands awarded Blackspot Funding for the Railway Road/Gugeri Street Intersection

30/01/2017 -

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Underground Power Proposed for Hollywood Area

30/01/2017 -

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Sophie Foster & Friends set to kick off 20 years of summer concerts celebrations

30/01/2017 -

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December 2016

Nedlands Foreshore set to be restored

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Allen Park Lower Pavilion officially open

15/12/2016 -

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City of Nedlands wins prosecutions against The Curry Tree

14/12/2016 -

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Construction set to start on the All Abilities Play Space in 2017

12/12/2016 -

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Volunteering spirit celebrated on International Volunteer Day

01/12/2016 -

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November 2016

Urban bushland on show as Whadjuk Trails expand

30/11/2016 -

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Draft Waste Minimisation Strategy – Community feedback sought

23/11/2016 -

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Spydus set to hit Western Suburbs Libraries

14/11/2016 -

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Climate Smart 2016

09/11/2016 -

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Stage one of the All Abilities Play Space set to be built

03/11/2016 -

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October 2016

Scotch College student wins Roland Leach Poetry Prize Competition

31/10/2016 -

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Three-yearly community survey - the results are in!

17/10/2016 -

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Cat owners reminded of responsible cat ownership in the Western Suburbs

17/10/2016 -

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September 2016

City to appoint three Freeman of the City

29/09/2016 -

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The game changer - less waste, less cost, less time

21/09/2016 -

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City awards Community Grant to support the Innovators Tea Party

01/09/2016 -

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August 2016

City awards Community Grant to support the Innovators Tea Party

15/08/2016 -

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Earth and physical science the focus of National Science Week at Nedlands

12/08/2016 -

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Descendants come as far as the South-West to celebrate Adam Armstrong's legacy

08/08/2016 -

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Local school regenerates 1,000 plants on Schools Tree Day

02/08/2016 -

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July 2016

9 August is Census Night

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Students help to regenerate native bushland

18/07/2016 -

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Nagal Pass Artwork receives thumbs up

15/07/2016 -

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Armstrong’s legacy celebrated in official naming ceremony of pavilion

15/07/2016 -

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Point Resolution Child Care Centre Celebrates NAIDOC Week

08/07/2016 -

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Friends of Hollywood Reserve receive helping hand

05/07/2016 -

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June 2016

Nagal Pass Artwork receives thumbs up

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100,000 native plants have been re-homed across the Western Suburbs

16/06/2016 -

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Best friends celebrate citizenship

16/06/2016 -

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Volunteers of the Natural Area Friends Group honoured in event

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May 2016

A natural affinity

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Fundraising kicks off with $50,000 donation

11/05/2016 -

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National Volunteer Week - celebrating a family who has given four years of service

10/05/2016 -

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Waterwise Garden Competition 2016 – Enter Now

06/05/2016 -

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April 2016

Gun found in drain in Dalkeith

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WESROC aims for sales of 100,000 native plants by end of May

27/04/2016 -

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Shine a Light on Road Safety

26/04/2016 -

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The City of Nedlands and the Department of Parks and Wildlife commence river foreshore restoration project

18/04/2016 -

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City of Nedlands awarded $190,000 grant towards the upgrade of the Allen Park Pavilion

04/04/2016 -

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March 2016

Council approves All Abilities Play Space

31/03/2016 -

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Bridging the Play Gap

16/03/2016 -

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Clean up Australia Day event contributes to clean-up litter at Swanbourne site

11/03/2016 -

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Summer is going out with a Splash

04/03/2016 -

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WESROC call for community to help protect native animals

03/03/2016 -

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February 2016

Family cleans up for 10 years

29/02/2016 -

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Are you ready to rock? Rough Housers set to entertain at Mt Claremont Library Reserve

19/02/2016 -

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EDDE brings a big voice and original songs to Dot Bennett Park

19/02/2016 -

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Recruiting for 2016 Census Area Supervisors

08/02/2016 -

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First resident recognised in naming of pavilion at David Cruickshank Reserve

05/02/2016 -

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January 2016

Nedlands CEO awarded Public Service Medal for outstanding service

29/01/2016 -

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Innovation in water for community benefit

27/01/2016 -

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Active citizenship recognised at citizenship ceremony

25/01/2016 -

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Ranger runs into TV advertising campaign

25/01/2016 -

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The Wildflowers set to entertain at first Summer Concert 2016

25/01/2016 -

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Environmentally friendly dog waste bags now in City’s parks

18/01/2016 -

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December 2015

Recycle your wrapping!

15/12/2015 -

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Volunteering a piece of cake

04/12/2015 -

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November 2015

Tresillian Studio Artitist Exhibition

20/11/2015 -

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National Recycling Week

13/11/2015 -

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Portals and Portholes - An exhibition of paintings by Valerie Glover

05/11/2015 -

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WESROC calls for Community to help protect native animals

05/11/2015 -

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Waterwise Garden Competition 2015

04/11/2015 -

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October 2015

Mayor and councillors returned to office

19/10/2015 -

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September 2015

Whadjuk Trail Network gains national recognition

11/09/2015 -

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August 2015

Great ideas awarded at evening ceremony

14/08/2015 -

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Ranger runs with depression

14/08/2015 -

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Tresillian to Farewell a Familiar Face

07/08/2015 -

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July 2015

A Great Idea will be awarded at awards evening

24/07/2015 -

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National Tree Day 2015

23/07/2015 -

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New laws for dogs

15/07/2015 -

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Nedlands Library Celebrates half a Century

10/07/2015 -

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'Transition' named as theme for 2015 Emerge: Youth Art Awards as entries open for 2015

10/07/2015 -

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College Park Youth Recreation Area Ready to Ride

10/07/2015 -

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June 2015

Want expert advice on pruning your roses?

22/06/2015 -

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Everything's Coming up Roses

19/06/2015 -

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Nedlands retains Hollywood Hospital

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May 2015

A very good reason to run

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Climate smarts and water wisdom highlighted at event

18/05/2015 -

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Enchanting Landscapes: An exhibition of oil and watercolour paintings by Holly Razavi

11/05/2015 -

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Ranger John says farewell after 35 years

08/05/2015 -

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April 2015

City of Nedlands remembers its local heroes

20/04/2015 -

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Celebrating 1,500 hours of volunteering

14/04/2015 -

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March 2015

Bikers turn up to celebrate Bike Week 2015

24/03/2015 -

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Thanks to all Clean Up Australia Day Volunteers 2015

02/03/2015 -

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February 2015

Summer Concerts Final Weeks

13/02/2015 -

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Conservation, education and team spirit rewarded in Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship Awards

03/02/2015 -

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The Wesleys bring pop classics with a twist to Mason Gardens

02/02/2015 -

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January 2015

Aquatic Biosecurity Pest Alert from the Department of Fisheries

27/01/2015 -

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December 2014

City appoints third Freeman of the City

04/12/2014 -

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November 2014

Volunteering: a pathway to employment

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Blessing of the River

25/11/2014 -

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Nedlands commemorates centenary

18/11/2014 -

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City of Nedlands and Returned Servicemen’s League honour 100 year anniversary

07/11/2014 -

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07/11/2014 -

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October 2014

Nedlands endorses new insurance arrangements

30/10/2014 -

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A barrel of laughs a day keeps the doctor away

30/10/2014 -

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Local award winning gardens focus on water conservation and biodiversity

30/10/2014 -

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City of Nedlands and UWA win TravelSmart Award for unique bus shelter

30/10/2014 -

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Year 7 student takes out overall winner at the Roland Leach Poetry Prize Awards

27/10/2014 -

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City of Nedlands supports the many faces of ADHD

23/10/2014 -

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Nedlands residents engage with nature play

22/10/2014 -

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Tresillian Studio Artists Exhibition

16/10/2014 -

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Walk in the Whadjuk Country

16/10/2014 -

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Freeman of the City Bestowal Ceremony

16/10/2014 -

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City calls for attention to Local Signs Law

10/10/2014 -

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Letter to the Editor of the Post Newspaper

09/10/2014 -

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September 2014

Reflections in Colour

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Free Public WiFi comes to Nedlands

23/09/2014 -

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City of Nedlands awards $12,000 grant to support Chaplaincy Services at local schools

17/09/2014 -

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Little Bit Long Way - an exhibtion of paintings by Valerie Glover

12/09/2014 -

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August 2014

Young Artists Emerge

15/08/2014 -

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WESROC collaborates on long-term plan for river foreshore erosion

13/08/2014 -

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City of Nedlands and Swanbourne Primary School students rejuvenate sand dunes to celebrate National Tree Day

04/08/2014 -

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