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Bloom has arrived in Lavington 🌸

The new Bloom sculpture, fully funded by a local philanthropist, is now in place at the Five Ways, bringing a fresh burst of colour and meaning to the heart of Lavington.

Featuring three gum blossoms, the work was created by Everlon with design elements by Wiradjuri artist David Dunn, developed in consultation with local Elders. It reflects Country, culture and connection, bringing a quiet moment into a busy place.

This project supports more public art in our community thanks to a private donation from a local Lavington philanthropist. Find out more here: https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/public-art/bloom-lavington-five-ways-project

Vide description: a sequence showing workers in high-visibility clothing installing a sculptural artwork at the Five Ways intersection in Lavington, then the finished Bloom sculpture featuring three tall stems with detailed circular metal gum blossom forms, illuminated at ground level and set within a small landscaped area.

It looks natural, but it still goes straight into the red-lidded bin.

When you're out and about ordering food, why not eat in and opt for reusable plates, cups and cutlery over takeaway?

Choose a table over takeaway and dine in for good.

Check what can be recycled here: https://halvewaste.com.au/search-az/

Supported by the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Local Government Waste Solutions Fund, in partnership with North East Waste.

NSW Environment Protection Authority North East Waste - NEWaste



Video description: Single-use coffee cup sits among piles of disposable waste, featuring a simple stick figure character that appears sad. This is followed by an aerial view of a landfill filled with mixed rubbish. On-screen text reads: 'If it's single-use it's a waste'. The video ends with a reusable glass coffee cup on a table, showing the same stick figure character now appearing happy.

Winter is about to get a glow up! ❄️

Thanks to funding from Transport for NSW, WinterGlow returns this August bigger and brighter than ever. Albury’s CBD will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland, with an expanded footprint, bringing vibrant colour, glowing installations and unforgettable live performances from national and local artists across more of the city.

Explore buzzing market stalls, take in inspiring exhibitions, and treat yourself to delicious winter eats and sweet delights. Warm up with a hot toddy, dance beneath the winter sky, and make magical memories with family and friends.

📅 Saturday 15 August
🕕 6pm–10pm
📍 Dean St, Kiewa St, QEII Square & AMP Lane

This is your ultimate winter night out, don’t miss it!

Find out more 👉 https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/leisure/arts-and-culture/events/winterglow

Today’s flag raising ceremony at QEII Square marked the start of National Reconciliation Week.

We are committed to the reconciliation journey, working with community towards a proud and thriving future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are empowered through recognition, opportunity and self-determination.

Thank you to Aunty Edna Stewart for the Welcome to Country and Uncle Darren Wighton for the smoking ceremony with didgeridoo.
 
Video description: Crowds gather at QEII Square as AlburyCity marks the start of National Reconciliation Week. Aunty Edna Stewart delivers a Welcome to Country and Uncle Darren Wighton leads a smoking ceremony with didgeridoo. Flags are raised by staff and preschool students, followed by morning tea at MAMA.

Future leaders in the making 🏛️

Thanks to North Albury Public School for visiting and showing such a strong interest in local government, we hope to see some of you on Council one day!