No standing zones become no stopping zones
	Due to changes in NSW Parking Laws as from Monday 1 December ‘No Standing’ zones will become ‘No Stopping’ zones preventing motorists from stopping their vehicle in that zone for any reason.
	Whitbread Street roadworks
	Greater Taree City Council wishes to advise that roadworks will be commencing in Whitbread Street between Elizabeth Street and Mill Close on Wednesday 3 December 2008 weather permitting. The works will involve road reconstruction and resurfacing.
	Public exhibition of 1995 LEP for amendment to Tallwoods Eastern lands
	Greater Taree City Council has placed on public exhibition the Draft Local Environmental Plan 1995 with an amendment to Tallwoods Eastern Lands rezoning in Tallwoods Village.
	Council seeks input on draft LEP 2008
	The most all encompassing plan for zoning and development control in the Greater Taree area is now on public exhibition and members of the public are being urged to view the draft Local Environmental Plan 2008 and draft Development Control Plan 2008 on exhibition until 13 February next year.
	Council Encouraging Community Input Regarding Management of the Manning Waters Public Reserve
	Greater Taree City Council is encouraging Manning Waters Estate residents and user groups to attend a second public meeting regarding the future management of Manning Waters Public Reserve, at Council’s chambers (Level 2) on Tuesday 25 November at 5:30pm.
	Good news for Greater Taree from PM's infrastructure announcement
	Greater Taree City Council is earmarked to receive a $996,000 share of the $300 million total funding in the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program as a result of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s announcement at yesterday’s inaugural meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government in Canberra.
	Wingham Pool Celebrates 40th Birthday
	One of Wingham’s much loved community facilities, the Wingham Pool, is celebrating its 40th birthday this Saturday 22nd November from 10:00am till 2:00pm.
	International Women's Day 2009
	Council and major sponsor the Manning River Times are again calling on the community to nominate ‘Strong Women of the Manning’ for inclusion in the 2009 International Women’s Day publication to be launched on the day following International Women’s Day, Monday 9 March 2009.
	Crime and Safety Forum for Aboriginal Women
	There has been positive response from Aboriginal women in the Manning area for the ”Feeling Safe, Feeling Strong” Aboriginal Women’s Crime and Safety forum to be held this Friday 21st November at the Manning River Sailing Club from 9am to 4pm.
	Artbank exhibition at Manning Regional Art Gallery
	The art exhibition titled Artbank: Celebrating 25 years of Australian Art will be launched at the Manning Regional Gallery in Taree at 7pm on Friday 21 November 2008 with a concert by Kantabile.
	Healthy Relationships Calender
	The NSW Attorney General’s Department has funded 5000 18-month calendars to be distributed to high school students across the Manning Valley. A part of the domestic violence prevention strategy, the calendars will promote the theme of ‘healthy relationships’.
	Council alarmed by impact of State mini budget on Council's coffers
	Greater Taree City Council has raised concerns over the flow-on impact of the State Government mini budget announced on Tuesday with direct impact on Council’s future budget in the areas of waste services, environmental programs and a fire service levy.
	Council Invites Army to Exercise 'Freedom of Entry' to Taree
	Greater Taree City Council is encouraging the community to witness a living medieval tradition this Saturday 15th November 2008 at 3:00pm, when the 41st Battalion of the Royal New South Wales Regiment will parade through the streets of Taree and be challenged by the police before being granted Freedom of Entry to Taree.
	Get in the Game,Read!
	It’s that time of the year again when over 50,000 children across Australia will be hopping, jumping, skating and racing into their local library to be part of the national Summer Reading Club to take place over the summer holidays.
	'Baby Let's Read!'
	We all know how important it is to read with your baby, and how much fun it can be! – but what do you do when your baby would rather chew on a book than look at it?
	Council Encouraging Community Input Regarding Management of the Manning Waters Public Reserve
	Greater Taree City Council is encouraging Manning Valley residents to attend a public meeting, to be held on site at Manning Waters Public Reserve on Tuesday 18 November at 5:30pm, to discuss the Proposed Concept Plan for the reserve.
	2009 Australia Day Remember to Recognise Worthy Residents
	Australia Day is only just around the corner and Council would like to remind the community that nominations are being called for worthy recipients to receive Australia Day awards.
	Council introduces school traineeship program
	Greater Taree City Council in partnership with the NSW Department of Education and Training has committed to support two school-based traineeships commencing at the start of next year.
	Council promotes conservation for National Recycling Week
	Greater Taree City Council will help to promote conservation awareness through National Recycling Week which commences next week from November 10 to 16.
	Home Security for Seniors Program
	To improve home safety for older people, Greater Taree City Council has launched its Home Security for Seniors Program. Under the Program, Council’s Community Safety Officer will work with seniors groups to improve home security and reduce the risk of break-ins.
	Youth Forum Planned
	Every second year the NSW Youth Action and Policy Association holds a conference for young people who want to be active in their community.
	Council joins with Coopernook community for post-bypass prosperity
	Greater Taree City Council is working with the Coopernook Action Group to put in place a plan for the village’s identity and prosperity in a post-bypass environment.
	Draft Johns River post bypass plan on public exhibition
	At the Ordinary Meeting of Council of 22 October 2008 Council resolved to place on exhibition the draft Johns River Post Bypass Village Plan.