City News

Rockdale Outdoor Gallery Art Prize

Entries now open!

Council is now inviting submissions from local and national artists to take part in the inaugural Outdoor Gallery Art Prize for temporary art works.

Over $5,000 in prizes will be awarded!

Entries close at 5pm on Friday 24 February 2012.

For further information please see the flyer and application form

Media Releases

Check Council's latest Media Releases for news on key local issues and events throughout the City of Rockdale and for updates on important decisions from Council meetings. For information on major projects and works within the City, click here.

Weekly Council Column

Every Thursday Council publishes the Council Column in the St. George Leader and on the web. The column provides residents with information on Council activities, community events and a list of the development applications that are currently on exhibition.

Events Calendar

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend why not check out our Calendar of Events for a list on what is happening in the local area.

If you would like to list your event on this site, please download our Events Listing Form. You will need to provide the name, date, time, cost, location and a contact name and number for the event.

At the Council meeting held on 23 July 2008, Council adopted the Gardiner Park Plan of Management.

The Plan of Management will guide the future management of Gardiner Park and inform decisions on land use, facilities, maintenance, leases and licenses.

Copies of the document are available for purchase from Council's Customer Service Centre.

Face painting was one of the festivities at Australia Day

Important Information on Fire Safety

To help save lives, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Smoke Alarms) Regulation 2006 will, from 1 May 2006, require owners to install smoke alarms. The regulation outlines what types of buildings will require alarms, the type of alarms required and where they are to be located. Owners will have 6 months to comply.

Further information is also available on the Department of Planning website.

Enquiries can be directed to the Smoke Alarms Help Line on 1300 858 812 or e-mail

Environment

For the latest Environment news and events click here

Thriving Town Centre Initiative

For more details, click here