Bulletin (PDF 18.3 MB) - City of Armadale

Information BulletinCorrespondence & PapersPage Cor-19The Committee supports the Bill but recommends that guidelines be developed by theDepartment of Infrastructure and Transport in consultation with key stakeholders to clarifythe level of detail and analysis to be included in airport master plans in order to satisfy therequirements of the Act.The Opposition Senators on the Committee, while generally in favour of the Bill, called forthe guidelines on the level of detail and analysis to be included in airport master plans to beregister as legislative instruments. They also called for the Department to developguidelines to clarify the range of developments on airports that would be considered to havesignificant impacts on the local and regional community.Super-weeds infest roadsidesLand managers are on high alert with reports that kilometres of Riverina roadsides may beinfested with glyphosate resistant annual ryegrass.It is a timely warning from the Australian Glyphosate Sustainability Working Group that overrelianceon glyphosate across Australia has to stop and a range of weed control andmanagement strategies need to be implemented anywhere glyphosate is used.According to the Chairman of the Australian Glyphosate Sustainability Working Group, DrChris Preston, roadside infestations pose real threats to weed management adjacent toroadsides as seed can be readily moved to clean areas by water, wind and machinery.If anyone suspects glyphosate resistant weeds on roadsides, they are urged to contact therelevant council and their state expert, whose contact details are available from theAustralian Glyphosate Sustainability Working Group websiteFrom the PresidentThe announcement that more than $23 million will be made available under the HealthyCommunity Initiatives is very good news for councils and local communities.It recognises the crucial role that councils can play in helping people to adopt and sustainhealthy lifestyles and will assist councils to continue their work in this area. Localgovernments are major providers of sports facilities and programs, including walking andcycling tracks and social and recreational programs and activities for people of all ages.I strongly believe healthy communities register higher on the well-being and happinessscale. In my own council of North Sydney, we have developed comprehensive walking andcycling maps of our area and we offer a wide range of exercise classes through our sportsfacilities and community centres.We have also worked closely with the lessee of our pool cafe to ensure healthy food optionsare available. I know other councils offer similar services that are specially designed tomeet the unique needs of their communities. Together we are making a significantcontribution to the well-being of Australians.Investing in our communities through local government is an effective way of achievingnational goals at the local level. Local government has consistently demonstrated that weare a very effective partner with the Australian Government, delivering locally relevant