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Australia-wide AusAlert test scheduled for 27 July 2026

Australia-wide AusAlert test scheduled for 27 July 2026

The Australian Government is introducing AusAlert, a new national warning system designed to deliver emergency information directly to compatible mobile devices during disasters and other significant emergencies. The system is scheduled to go live on 1 October 2026,...

Students share their vision for Cook Shire’s future

Students share their vision for Cook Shire’s future

More than 150 ideas from local students have been collected following Cook Shire Council’s interactive Spin Into Council activation at the 2026 Careers Expo, providing valuable insight into what young people would like to see in the future of their communities. Held...

One Buck. One Bag. Once a day – Abukkabag is back in the spotlight

One Buck. One Bag. Once a day – Abukkabag is back in the spotlight

With visitor numbers set to increase across the region during the upcoming Discovery Festival, Laura long weekend and peak tourism season, residents and visitors are being reminded of a simple and affordable way to dispose of everyday household rubbish responsibly....

Your snap can make a difference

Your snap can make a difference

Residents and visitors are encouraged to make reporting local issues easier than ever with the Snap Send Solve app. Whether it’s a pothole, damaged signage, illegal dumping, graffiti, overgrown vegetation on council land or another maintenance issue, Snap Send Solve...

Australia-wide AusAlert test scheduled for 27 July 2026

Australia-wide AusAlert test scheduled for 27 July 2026

The Australian Government is introducing AusAlert, a new national warning system designed to deliver emergency information directly to compatible mobile devices during disasters and other significant emergencies. The system is scheduled to go live on 1 October 2026,...

Students share their vision for Cook Shire’s future

Students share their vision for Cook Shire’s future

More than 150 ideas from local students have been collected following Cook Shire Council’s interactive Spin Into Council activation at the 2026 Careers Expo, providing valuable insight into what young people would like to see in the future of their communities. Held...

One Buck. One Bag. Once a day – Abukkabag is back in the spotlight

One Buck. One Bag. Once a day – Abukkabag is back in the spotlight

With visitor numbers set to increase across the region during the upcoming Discovery Festival, Laura long weekend and peak tourism season, residents and visitors are being reminded of a simple and affordable way to dispose of everyday household rubbish responsibly....

Your snap can make a difference

Your snap can make a difference

Residents and visitors are encouraged to make reporting local issues easier than ever with the Snap Send Solve app. Whether it’s a pothole, damaged signage, illegal dumping, graffiti, overgrown vegetation on council land or another maintenance issue, Snap Send Solve...