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Our team's Nature Diaries - January 2025

Published on 23 January 2025

Whilst out and about in our beautiful region lately, I have noticed two common themes that have been a standout for me over these warmer months. One of these goes mostly unnoticed by many, whilst the other generally gets a bad wrap! - native grasses and snakes…

Six tips for a sustainable gathering

Published on 23 January 2025

Here’s a few tips to help make your event more sustainable and reduce your costs.

RCoW Staff 'Swap Shop'

Published on 23 January 2025

In December, staff at Council participated in a ‘Swap Shop’, an opportunity to swap gently used household items like kitchenware, clothes, toys, books, puzzles and more with their colleagues in order to combat ‘fast fashion’ and waste before Christmas.

Youth Environmental Leadership Program

Published on 23 January 2025

Aged between 15-25 and passionate about becoming a leader in climate resilience and action within your community? Read this!

Nursery Update

Published on 20 January 2025

As we step into 2025, we’re proud to celebrate a milestone achievement from last year—a record-breaking number of indigenous plants added to our municipality!