Month: June 2025

Jun
04
2025
By Newsroom
An Open Letter to the Glen Innes Severn Councillors

An Open Letter to the Glen Innes Severn Councillors

Letters To The Editor
Dear Mayor and Councillors, April and May are my favourite time of year. Not only because of autumn colours but also because of two special community events: ANZAC Day and the Celtic festival. It was these events in particular that gave me the true feeling of being a part of the community and it was that sense of community that ultimately led to my desire to become an Australian citizen. Though circumstances have meant that I am temporarily away from my community, I find it very fortuitous that I was home during the community consultation period for Council’s proposed Special…
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Jun
02
2025
By David Lewis
Behind the Budget: How Local Councils Receive and Use Grant Funding

Behind the Budget: How Local Councils Receive and Use Grant Funding

Local News
As conversations continue across the community about council budgets and a potential rise in rates, many residents are asking how councils actually fund their services — and why some areas seem well-resourced while others go without. One key piece of the puzzle is grant funding. Here's a closer look at how grants work for local councils in Australia — where the money comes from, how it's used, and why it doesn’t always offer the flexibility people might expect. Where the Money Comes From Grants to local councils are most commonly provided by: Federal Government: Through programs like the Financial Assistance…
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