February - 2020

ARTICLES

Ray Harvey Sports Foundation Grants

Feb 24, 2020
1 min

Ray Harvey Sports Foundation Grants

Nominations are now open for the 2nd round of funding for 2019/20 financial year through the Ray Harvey Sports Foundation. The foundation is named after the late Ray Harvey, who contributed immensely to sport and community activities throughout the Goulburn community. Goulburn Mulwaree Council is the trustee of the foundation, which was established to assist promising young sports persons to obtain coaching and competitive experience outside the Goulburn Mulwaree region. Youn

The Path To a Circular Economy

Feb 13, 2020
1 min

The Path To a Circular Economy

Up until the 1960s, before plastic became popular, a circular economy was the norm. However, over the past few decades we have become part of a linear economy, using a 'take-make-waste' approach. A circular economy is about getting the best value out of our materials – reuse, reduce and recycle. Chamber members are invited to attend a seminar that introduces you to the Circular Economy concept to learn how you can maximise the use of valuable resources to contribute to innova

Water restrictions lifted

Feb 10, 2020
1 min

Water restrictions lifted

Council has advised the Chamber that water restrictions have been lifted for Goulburn City and the Marulan Township. This follows heavy rainfalls during the 8th and 9th February. Rainfall across the region ranged from 60mm to 110mm. Pejar Dam, Sooley Dam and Rossi Weir are now all at 100% capacity. The water restriction level will therefore be lifted to Green which is Council's permanent water conservation level under the Water Use Policy. Under green level restrictions targe