THE COMMUNITY
Media highlights We issued 216 media releases and media alerts across metropolitan, local and specialist media platforms, and provided 63 formal responses on behalf of the Mayor and/or Council to enquiries from media outlets and individual journalists.
July 2019
September 2019
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• Mayor Greene re-elected alongside new Deputy Mayor • Sydney Fringefest comes to Hurstville • Oatley Inclusive Adventure Playground opens • Peakhurst Park synthetic field opens • Myles Dunphy Boardwalk opens • Carss Park Naturalisation Project opens
Carss Park Pool closure Councillor Charity Ball Public art installed at Hurstville Plaza Launch of e-Track to assist with online DA tracking Meade Park adventure playground opens National Tree Day
August 2019 • Kogarah War Memorial Pool (Carss Park Pool closure) • New rate structures to provide equity to ratepayers • Making finals of Cities Power Partnership Awards for Hurstville Aquatic Centre hydropanel project • Rainbow storytime at Georges River libraries
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October 2019 • Rates consultation – Changes to your rates • Scott Morrison visits the Carss Park Naturalisation Project • Georges River Aquatic Strategy on public exhibition • Georges River Art Prize • Council takes stand against domestic violence • Council recognised at committee for Sydney Smart City Awards 2019 • Sydney Sixers return to Hurstville Oval • Graffiti removal day
