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WA community protests against greyhound racing at Cannington track
Dog lovers from across Perth are expected to protest against greyhound racing outside the Cannington racetrack on New Year’s Eve.... more
Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 - Free the Hounds Inc
EMRC awarded $20,000 WasteSorted grant to support Circular Economy in the community
The Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council (EMRC) is one of 21 diverse organisations sharing $1.4m for waste avoidance and education programs.... more
Wednesday, December 1st, 2021 - EMRC
Towards Net Zero - EMRC targets 100% renewable energy by December 2022
A milestone agreement at last night’s Council meeting will see the EMRC joining 51 other West Australian local governments signing up to the WA Local Government Association (WALGA) renewable energy agreement.... more
Friday, November 26th, 2021 - EMRC
Heather Blackstock; Successful Artist and Author
Heather Blackstock enjoyed a country upbringing on a mixed farming property at 'Hucclecote,' Dorrigo. N.S.W.... more
Friday, October 22nd, 2021 - Angel Key Publications PTY LTD
The sky’s the limit with half-price tours and experiences on Rottnest Island
If skydiving is on your bucket list, the spring half-price promotion from the Rottnest Island Authority is a perfect opportunity to make your dreams a reality.... more
Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 - Skydive Geronimo
Cat Haven Celebrates 60 Years Of Community Service
Cat Haven celebrated its 60th Birthday today (Friday 8th October 2021 from 11.00am) with a morning tea onsite their premises in Shenton Park which saw both Federal and State Politicians along with the Minister for Local Government John Carey, long te... more
Friday, October 8th, 2021 - McNaught Media
2021 Riverdaze Girl Guides State Camp
Girl Guides SA Inc is an organisation empowering girls and young women to grow into confident, self-respecting, responsible community members through Girl-Led, non-academic programs and activities. The Australian Guiding Program provides opportunitie... more
Friday, October 1st, 2021 - Girl Guides SA
Record-breaking rainfall boosts EMRC-coordinated ‘Flood Aware Be Prepared’ community awareness campaign
Flooding caused by the wettest July in decades has given extra momentum to a timely community awareness campaign promoting the benefits of advanced planning to increase community safety and reduce the risk of flood damage.... more
Wednesday, September 8th, 2021 - EMRC
'Flood Aware. Be Prepared’ awareness campaign launched by the EMRC
A major new community awareness campaign highlighting the benefits of advance planning to increase community safety and reduce the risk of flood damage to residents, businesses and communities is launched today by the Eastern Metropolitan Regional Co... more
Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 - EMRC