Community & Environment

Community support & safety

Keeping our diverse community safe and strong, with information for accessibility, First Peoples, young people and multicultural groups.

Pets & animals

Information on how Council manages and regulates native animals and pests and your responsibilities as a pet owner.

Natural disasters

What to do during a natural disaster and how you can prepare year round.

Volunteering

Get involved in your community and connect with like-minded residents.

Sustainability

Sustainability at council and resources for households, businesses and schools.

Climate Change

We're working to reduce emissions, manage climate risks, adapt to impacts and create opportunities for a smarter green economy.

Trees & vegetation

Learn about our community tree database, TreePlotter, reporting tree-related issues and what to plant and not to plant in your garden.

Cemeteries

Council manages five cemeteries that provide venues for burials and memorials for ashes.

Educational resources

Council provides many low-cost and free educational resources and services to complement curriculum delivery and community activities.

Last Updated: 5 October 2021

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