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      <title>Cooks River Alliance: seeking community volunteers</title>
      <description>Are you interested in caring for our environment? Would you like to make a difference locally? Do you have an interest in the Cooks River and a passion for sustainability</description>
      <pubDate>2013-05-20T09:06:31.413</pubDate>
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      <title>Let’s celebrate: 2013 National Reconciliation Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting everyone to a Reconciliation Week morning tea on Wednesday, 29 May</description>
      <pubDate>2013-05-17T10:09:15.893</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council’s Mayoral Ball a great success</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou said the St George Hospital’s Cancer Care Centre was the winner of the 2013 Hurstville City Council Mayoral Ball</description>
      <pubDate>2013-05-17T13:29:18.11</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Elizabeth Ward to visit Penshurst Branch Library</title>
      <description>First-time author and local resident, Elizabeth Ward will be a special guest speaker at Penshurst Branch Library on Monday, 20 May</description>
      <pubDate>2013-05-07T15:42:52.57</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Tim Bowden AM, to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Bestselling Australian author, journalist and broadcaster Tim Bowden AM, will be a guest speaker as part of a Sydney Writers Festival event at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 23 May</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-30T15:33:44.543</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News May - June</title>
      <description>Issue 2, Volume</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-30T16:56:38.737</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting local businesses to celebrate their outstanding contributions to economic and community life in Hurstville City on Friday, 7 June</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-29T10:09:38.463</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host Household Chemical Cleanout Day</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with the unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals stored in the kitchen, laundry, or garage</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-29T10:15:08.19</pubDate>
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      <title>Ita Buttrose AO OBE to visit Hurstville City</title>
      <description>Legendary media editor, businesswoman, best-selling author, President of Alzheimer's Australia and 2013 Australian of the Year, Ita Buttrose AO OBE will be special guest speaker as part of 2013 Library and Information Week at Marana Auditorium, Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, 22 May</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-29T10:16:40.123</pubDate>
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      <title>Indian Sub-Continent Community Open Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting members of the Indian Sub-Continent community to a free Open Day at Hurstville City Council on Wednesday, 15 May</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-23T10:48:20.487</pubDate>
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      <title>Children’s artwork set to be the focus of a new exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to come along to a vibrant exhibition that includes a variety of artworks by local children to be held at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-22T13:39:14.53</pubDate>
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      <title>Ceremony: An Exhibition of Artworks by Senior Aboriginal Men</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to come along to a unique exhibition that includes works by some of Australia’s most notable senior Indigenous male artists to be held at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-18T09:14:33.45</pubDate>
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      <title>St George Health and Wellbeing Forum</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, in partnership with Kogarah City Council, will present a special St George Health and Wellbeing Forum on Thursday, 2 May</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-18T09:16:00.473</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to uncover local history of 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery is developing an exciting new exhibition to highlight the diverse social history of its premises, located at 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-10T13:49:55.613</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Dominic Dunne to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>First time author and award-winning journalist, Dominic Dunne, will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 18 April</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-04T10:53:29.163</pubDate>
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      <title>Ultimate Vision: Monuments to Us project</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, in collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA), proudly presents the C3West project, Ultimate Vision: Monuments to Us by Australian artist Lara Thoms</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-04T10:55:12.837</pubDate>
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      <title>Seascapes and Landscapes from Greece- Yanos Bouzioukos exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to take a journey to Greece through an exciting new exhibition by talented artist, Yanos Bouzioukos, to be held at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-02T09:36:07.747</pubDate>
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      <title>Permanent Electronic Waste Collection set to open</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is set to open a permanent electronic waste collection service at its Works Depot from Tuesday, 9 April</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-02T09:40:30.987</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council Mayoral Ball: a night at the circus</title>
      <description>A colourful circus theme along with roving entertainers will be part of the 2013 Hurstville City Council Mayoral Ball at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 4 May</description>
      <pubDate>2013-04-02T09:41:41.363</pubDate>
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      <title>Kip McGrath Educational Scholarships Competition winners announced</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou today announced the five winners of the 2013 Hurstville Lunar New Year Festival Kip McGrath Educational Scholarships Competition</description>
      <pubDate>2013-03-22T09:38:03.333</pubDate>
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      <title>Free recycling tours for the community</title>
      <description>Have you ever wondered where your recycling goes after your yellow bin is collected</description>
      <pubDate>2013-03-19T08:34:56.63</pubDate>
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      <title>Stage one Webbs Dam upgrade officially unveiled</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou officially unveiled stage one of the Webbs Dam upgrade last Saturday (16 March</description>
      <pubDate>2013-03-19T08:29:18.203</pubDate>
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      <title>Free composting and worm farming workshops on now</title>
      <description>Did you know almost 50 per cent of what goes into your rubbish bin is organic waste that could be recycled</description>
      <pubDate>2013-03-19T08:32:56.69</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council set to celebrate 2013 Harmony Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to celebrate 2013 Harmony Day with a free event at Hurstville Civic Theatre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville on Thursday, 21 March</description>
      <pubDate>2013-03-07T16:17:59.26</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News March - April</title>
      <description>Issue 1, Volume</description>
      <pubDate>2013-03-04T11:32:32.72</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2013 Seniors Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a program of events in recognition of 2013 Seniors Week</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-27T11:42:26.537</pubDate>
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      <title>Lime Kiln Bay stormwater overflow</title>
      <description>As a result of heavy rainfall, stormwater overflow occurred at Lime Kiln Bay, Oatley last weekend (23-24 February</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-27T11:58:05.463</pubDate>
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      <title>Cabaret favourite Tom Burlinson to perform special concert</title>
      <description>Renowned cabaret jazz singer and actor, Tom Burlinson, along with his 16 piece big band, will perform a one night only concert at Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Marana Auditorium on Friday, 15 March</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-27T15:29:58.297</pubDate>
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      <title>My Return to Art, Doreen Mobbs exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to discover the talents of local Hurstville artist, Doreen Mobbs as part of a new upcoming exhibition at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-27T15:37:06.727</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day: help do your bit to clean up your neighbourhood</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is encouraging everyone in the community to help do their bit on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 3 March</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-26T16:51:55.433</pubDate>
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      <title>Report Card released indicating state of health of Georges and Cooks Rivers</title>
      <description>A report card on the ecosystem health of the Georges and Cooks Rivers for 2011-2012 has been released. The Community River Health Monitoring Program Report Card provides a ‘snapshot’ of the health of the Georges and Cooks rivers by monitoring 51 sites across the two river systems</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-14T14:53:27.627</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Boyd Anderson to visit Penshurst Branch Library</title>
      <description>Award-winning advertising creative director, and historical fiction novelist, Boyd Anderson, will be a special guest speaker at Penshurst Branch Library on Wednesday, 27 February</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-12T15:51:51.873</pubDate>
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      <title>Mayor expresses disappointment at Department of Planning and Infrastructure decision</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou has expressed his disappointment at the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s decision to allow high-rise developments in local suburbs</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-08T11:02:27.697</pubDate>
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      <title>Council wins $10,000 grant to encourage</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has secured a $10,000 grant from Keep Australia Beautiful to encourage recycling in public places</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-08T11:05:06.027</pubDate>
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      <title>Impressive Lunar New Year exhibition on now</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to discover more about Lunar New Year celebrations as part of a new exhibition now on at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-07T10:59:16.12</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council set to host Lunar New Year Concert</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to come along to the 2013 Hurstville Lunar New Year Concert to be held at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 16 February</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-07T12:57:53.05</pubDate>
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      <title>Revealed! Treasures from the Hurstville City Library Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery collections exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to discover hidden treasures as part of a new exhibition now on at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-07T12:59:00.467</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host free e-recycling collection</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with those unwanted electronic appliances that may be around the home that are no longer in working order</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-07T13:01:22.437</pubDate>
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      <title>Small Biz Bus to visit Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville small business operators will have the opportunity to meet with a business mentor when the Small Biz Bus comes to Palm Court Car Park, Forest Road, Hurstville on Thursday, 14 February from 9.00am-5.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-07T13:06:23.083</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council welcomes in Year of Snake with a colourful street festival</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council kicked off its Lunar New Year celebrations with a spectacular street festival along Forest Road, Hurstville on Saturday (2 February</description>
      <pubDate>2013-02-05T08:59:07.673</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2013 Australia Day</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council hosted its annual Australia Day Awards last (24 January 2013) night</description>
      <pubDate>2013-01-29T11:15:11.72</pubDate>
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      <title>Vibrant Lunar New Year Street Festival on this Saturday</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is proud to present the 2013 Hurstville Lunar New Year Street Festival to be held along Forest Road, Hurstville on Saturday, 2 February</description>
      <pubDate>2013-01-29T12:49:26.28</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Lunar New Year school holiday fun</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting local children to have fun and learn something new during Hurstville City Council’s 2013 Lunar New Year school holiday activities on now until 13 February</description>
      <pubDate>2013-01-15T10:12:52.363</pubDate>
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      <title>Residents encouraged to catch a free shuttle bus to the 2013 Australia Day Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is encouraging residents to leave their cars at home and catch a free shuttle bus to and from the Australia Day Festival at Oatley Park, Oatley on 26 January</description>
      <pubDate>2013-01-15T12:10:22.283</pubDate>
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      <title>Come celebrate 2013 Australia Day at Oatley Park</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to gather their family and friends and come and join in the fun of Hurstville City Council’s Australia Day Festival (26 January) at Oatley Park</description>
      <pubDate>2013-01-15T16:35:21.533</pubDate>
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      <title>Public Encouraged to Photograph King Tides across Georges River</title>
      <description>King tides are a natural part of tidal cycles that occur several times a year. King tides are not evidence of climate change but they do give us a sneak preview of what higher sea levels may look like</description>
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      <title>Mayor disappointed in NSW Government over high rise decision</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou today expressed his disappointed at the NSW Government’s decision to allow high rise development in local suburbs</description>
      <pubDate>2012-12-13T14:19:25.77</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia Day Festival Logo Competition winner announced</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou today announced the winner of 2013 Hurstville City Council Australia Day Festival logo competition</description>
      <pubDate>2012-12-11T08:51:26.077</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council extends submission closing date</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou today announced Hurstville City Council has extended the submission closing date for its community-based heritage review</description>
      <pubDate>2012-12-07T11:18:13.303</pubDate>
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      <title>International Volunteers’ Day: local citizens awarded</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council hosted its annual International Volunteers’ Day civic reception last night (6 December</description>
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      <title>Mayor removes provision of vehicle to establish community fund</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou today announced his decision to permanently remove the provision of a Mayoral car</description>
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      <title>Hurstville City News December 2012-March</title>
      <description>Issue 10, Volume</description>
      <pubDate>2012-11-22T12:54:53.183</pubDate>
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      <title>St George Art Awards Public Program</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting the community to come along to one of the many free events as part of Hurstville City Council’s 2012 St George Art Awards Public Program from 22 November – 2 December</description>
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      <title>Author talk: Deborah O’Brien to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Teacher, visual artist and first time author Deborah O’Brien will be a special guest speaker at Penshurst Branch Library on Friday, 7 December</description>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council commences heritage review</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is currently undertaking a review and update of the Hurstville Heritage Study</description>
      <pubDate>2012-11-22T09:55:33.63</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council set to celebrate Lunar New Year</title>
      <description>Deputy Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Andrew Istephan today officially launched Hurstville City Council’s 2013 Hurstville Lunar New Year program of events</description>
      <pubDate>2012-11-19T14:31:01.313</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Joy McKean to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Join talented performer and award-winning song writer, Joy McKean, who will be special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Friday, 30 November</description>
      <pubDate>2012-11-16T08:17:30.797</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese entertainer Johnny Ip to perform special concert</title>
      <description>Chinese entertainment legend Johnny Ip will perform a one night only concert at Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Marana Auditorium on Thursday, 22 November</description>
      <pubDate>2012-11-15T15:37:04.817</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host free e-recycling collection</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with those unwanted electronic appliances that may be around the home that are no longer in working order</description>
      <pubDate>2012-11-14T08:30:59.133</pubDate>
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      <title>Save the Date: CrossCurrents Art&amp;nbsp;Environment Festival celebrates Georges River</title>
      <description>The Georges River CrossCurrents Art&amp;nbsp;Environment Festival will bring together the environmental, artistic, recreational and cultural diversity of the Georges River catchment</description>
      <pubDate>2012-11-08T17:23:46.91</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Robin de Crespigny to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Sydney film maker and first time author Robin de Crespigny will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Friday, 9 November</description>
      <pubDate>2012-11-02T14:56:02.8</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library annual book sale returns</title>
      <description>People of all ages are invited to come along and pick up a bargain at Hurstville City Library’s annual book sale from 2-3 November</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-26T10:03:25.373</pubDate>
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      <title>Recent letter to residents from Australian Lawn Wholesalers</title>
      <description>Australian Lawn Wholesalers is currently sending unsolicited mail advising that residents and business property owners within the Hurstville City Council area are eligible for up to a $1500 lawn replacement rebate</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-25T16:00:06.18</pubDate>
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      <title>Leading environmentalist Tim Silverwood to visit Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will host a special presentation by leading NSW environmentalist Tim Silverwood on 12 November</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-23T08:25:54.513</pubDate>
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      <title>Learn how to grow your business</title>
      <description>Learn how to take your business to the next level by attending the free ProfitMAX Business Education workshop at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Thursday 25 October 2012 at 5.30pm</description>
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      <title>Free author talk: David Hill</title>
      <description>Come along to the Hurstville City Library’s latest free author talk by David Hill on Thursday 25 October 2012, at 7.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-18T15:03:04.407</pubDate>
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      <title>New club to help empower business women</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou has welcomed the news of a new group She Business that aims to support business women in the St George region</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-12T11:32:50.183</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia Day Festival Logo Competition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou is inviting creative young artists to design the official logo for the 2013 Hurstville City Council Australia Day Festival</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-10T15:56:55.763</pubDate>
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      <title>Calling local artists for 2013 exhibitions</title>
      <description>Are you a local artist or part of a local art group and would like to showcase your work to the community in</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-08T08:24:45.547</pubDate>
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      <title>Listening to library patrons to improve service</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou said Hurstville City Council is currently seeking to find out more about library patrons and why they use its services</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-08T14:28:17.837</pubDate>
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      <title>Draw Paint Show</title>
      <description>Come along and see the latest exhibition Draw Paint Show on display at the Dragon’s Lair Gallery, Hurstville Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery until Sunday 14 October</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-05T08:13:41.61</pubDate>
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      <title>Public toilets vandalized in Hurstville and Penshurst</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Jack Jacovou has expressed his disappointment following the news that public toilets in Hurstville and Penshurst were vandalised overnight</description>
      <pubDate>2012-10-05T08:46:57.423</pubDate>
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      <title>Cr Jack Jacovou elected to Mayoral office</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has a new mayor after Councillor Jack Jacovou was elected unopposed to lead the city at tonight’s Extraordinary Council meeting (26 September</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-27T10:19:26.44</pubDate>
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      <title>Australian Poetry Slam</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library is hosting a competition heat for the Australian Poetry Slam 2012 on 20 September 2012, at 7.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-17T13:01:23.4</pubDate>
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      <title>Boobs and Balls Barbeque a big success</title>
      <description>Despite a dreary and wet afternoon, the Boobs and Balls Barbeque proved a hit with the community raising over $2,000 for the St George Cancer Care Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-14T15:57:04.127</pubDate>
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      <title>Italian Open Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting the community to come along to the Italian Open Day on Sunday 23 September 2012, from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at the Hurstville Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-12T16:09:00.913</pubDate>
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      <title>Riverkeeper Report Card released: shows 115+ tonnes of rubbish removed across the Georges River</title>
      <description>The 2011-2012 Georges Riverkeeper Report Card has been released. The results show why the program was recognised by Keep Australia Beautiful in 2011 as NSW’s best environmental and waste management initiative</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-11T15:39:07.393</pubDate>
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      <title>R U OK? Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging the community to participate in R U OK? Day on Thursday 13 September</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-10T09:37:53.803</pubDate>
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      <title>Australian Poetry Slam</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library is hosting a competition heat for the Australian Poetry Slam 2012 on 20 September 2012, at 7.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-10T09:39:07.257</pubDate>
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      <title>Community River Health Monitoring Program Wins National Urban Landcare Award</title>
      <description>The Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) Community River Health Monitoring Program was honoured with the 2012 National Urban Landcare Award at the biennial Landcare Australia Awards gala dinner on Tuesday, September 5, 2012 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-11T15:42:47.003</pubDate>
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      <title>History Week</title>
      <description>Former politician and award winning political biographer Andrew Tink will be giving an intriguing talk ‘The lost clothes behind Australia’s first court case’ on Sunday 9 September 2012, at 3.00pm at the Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-04T10:15:46.14</pubDate>
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      <title>Volunteers needed for Door Knock Appeal</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging residents to volunteer for the annual Heart Foundation’s Door Knock Appeal in September</description>
      <pubDate>2012-09-04T10:16:36.513</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations now open for 2013 Australia Day awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting the Hurstville City community to nominate its unsung local heroes for three prestigious 2013 Australia Day awards</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-31T14:34:28.93</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas Card Competition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting creative young artists to design Hurstville City Council’s 2012 official community Christmas card</description>
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      <title>Nominations now open: 2012 Volunteer of the Year</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is calling on local organisations to nominate individuals for their outstanding efforts for a 2012 Hurstville City Council Volunteer of the Year Award</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-30T10:54:39.99</pubDate>
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      <title>Council’s workforce planning given the thumbs up</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has been acknowledged by its peers for excellence in workforce management at the Local Government Managers Australia’s NSW 2012 Management Excellence Awards</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-30T10:55:29.083</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council unveils free iPhone App</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon has unveiled Council’s free iPhone application (App) allowing residents and visitors to access information via their smartphone</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-27T10:05:35.447</pubDate>
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      <title>Free Wi-Fi proves popular with the community</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Councillor Steve McMahon is pleased the free wireless internet at Hurstville CBD has proven to be a hit</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-27T11:10:48.013</pubDate>
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      <title>Museum 2 You exhibition</title>
      <description>Make sure you don’t miss Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery’s latest exhibition Museum 2 You which ends on Sunday 2 September</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-27T16:15:34.98</pubDate>
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      <title>Official opening of Timothy Reserve</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon will officially open the Timothy Reserve upgrade on Friday 24 August 2012, at 4.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-21T09:56:02.307</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Mayor cleared of cancer</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting the community to the Balls and Boobs Barbeque on Thursday 13 September 2012, from 7.00am to 4.00pm at the grassy area of Hurstville train station on Forest Road</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-21T12:50:43.12</pubDate>
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      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today welcomed the news that the Land and Environment Court had dismissed an appeal of Council’s decision to refuse the extension of a residential care facility in Penshurst</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-15T11:58:46.623</pubDate>
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      <title>Illegal brothel in Hurstville prosecuted</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon said Hurstville City Council has claimed another scalp in its war against illegal brothels</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-14T09:34:01.217</pubDate>
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      <title>Free author talk: Mark Gasnier Gaz</title>
      <description>Rugby league legend Mark Gasnier will be talking about his autobiography Gaz at Hurstville City Library on Wednesday 29 August 2012 at 7.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-14T09:34:56.313</pubDate>
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      <title>Mayor alarmed at possible fire station closures</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is alarmed at news of the possible closure of Hurstville, Riverwood and Mortdale fire stations</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-10T12:38:36.23</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council receives funding boost for stormwater harvesting and reuse scheme at Hurstville golf course</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today received $1.07 million in grant funding from the Federal Government for the Peakhurst Light Industrial Stormwater Harvesting and Reuse Scheme</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-09T09:29:42.67</pubDate>
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      <title>Anti-graffiti education program gets the greenlight</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon announced that Council was recently successful in securing $148,000 for an anti-graffiti education program from the Federal Government</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-09T09:31:11.14</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=947</link>
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      <title>Museum 2 U exhibition</title>
      <description>Come along and learn about climate change, sustainability and biodiversity at a new exhibition, Museum 2 U, currently on display at the Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-09T09:33:31.233</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=948</link>
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      <title>Georges River shortlisted for top environmental prize</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon congratulated the Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC) on being one of three finalists in the 2012 Australian Riverprize - the nation’s largest prize for environmental achievement</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-09T09:35:51.64</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=949</link>
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      <title>Children’s Book Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging children to explore the world of books at Hurstville City and Penshurst Branch libraries during Children’s Book Week (18-24 August</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-08T15:51:19.8</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=943</link>
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      <title>Free seminar on problem gambling</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library is hosting a free seminar on problem gambling for its Chinese community on Wednesday 23 August 2012 at 7.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-08T15:53:14.147</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=944</link>
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      <title>Discover the history of Sydney’s Italian Fruit Shops</title>
      <description>Come along to a new and exciting exhibition, Sydney’s Italian Fruit Shops – the Original Green Grocer, from 11 August to 30 September 2012 at the Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-08T15:55:47.59</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=945</link>
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      <title>Review of Commonsense Parking Panel</title>
      <description>Over the past eight months, just under a third of parking infringements reviewed by the Commonsense Parking Panel have been scrapped</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-02T10:46:57.763</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=941</link>
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      <title>Free worm farming and composting workshops</title>
      <description>Come along and learn how to compost and set up your own worm farm at one of the free, hands-on workshops offered by Hurstville City Council</description>
      <pubDate>2012-08-02T10:48:14.017</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=942</link>
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      <title>New free service to help with Development Applications</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced changes to pre-lodgement services for minor development proposals in another step towards slashing red tape and making it easier to do business with Council</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-27T09:38:48.753</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=940</link>
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      <title>Call for action on former Dominelli Ford car yard site</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon has called on Council to take action on the incomplete mixed use development on the former Dominelli Ford car yard site at 458 Forest Road, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-26T08:57:52.933</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=939</link>
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      <title>Hurstville’s annual Domestic Waste Charge lowest in the region</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today revealed that Hurstville City Council’s annual Domestic Waste Charge is the lowest in the region</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-25T17:03:49.48</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=938</link>
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      <title>National Year of Reading</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library is celebrating National Year of Reading with a range of events to inspire the love of reading and libraries</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-24T09:29:14.297</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=937</link>
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      <title>Council to celebrate 2012 National Tree Day with tree planting and native tree giveaway</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will celebrate 2012 National Tree Day with a special tree planting event and native tree giveaway on Sunday, 29 July</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-19T17:03:15.673</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=936</link>
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      <title>Webbs Dam upgrade underway</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced the upgrade of Webbs Dam at Evatt Park, Lugarno is now underway</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-17T10:26:40.653</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=933</link>
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      <title>National Family History Week</title>
      <description>Ever wondered if you have family links to a convict or a famous historical figure? Well, now you can find out by tracking down your ancestral roots online</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-17T10:30:16.93</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=934</link>
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      <title>Council wins battle for residents against Kingsgrove development</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon said Council has won its Court battle against Buildform Constructions for their non compliance with its conditions of development consent</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-17T13:22:40.857</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=935</link>
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      <title>Illegal dumping is not on</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon has warned residents and commercial operators that Council is cracking down on those who are illegally dumping</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-16T09:59:55.91</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=932</link>
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      <title>Lower Georges River sustainability program measures success</title>
      <description>The Lower Georges River Sustainability Initiative finished its three-year run in June, and is reflecting upon its successful projects</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-05T15:52:02.473</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=931</link>
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      <title>Free swimming lessons for residents</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced Council is offering seven free 30 minute swimming lessons at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre to the first 300 ratepayers in the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-04T13:39:25.803</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=930</link>
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      <title>Georges River councils and community up for awards</title>
      <description>The Georges River community, local government and regional environmental programs share the waterway and the catchment – now they may share the limelight</description>
      <pubDate>2012-07-03T14:14:23.167</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=929</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=929</link>
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      <title>Lodge your development applications electronically</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced Council is set to introduce electronic lodgment of development applications</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-29T12:23:08.7</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=928</link>
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      <title>St George Art Awards</title>
      <description>Artists are being urged to put on their thinking caps, explore the theme Beginnings and enter the upcoming 2012 St George Art Awards</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-26T15:20:30.907</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=927</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=927</link>
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      <title>Celebrating NAIDOC Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting residents to take part in a range of free activities to celebrate NAIDOC Week (1-8 July</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-25T08:57:45.093</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=925</link>
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      <title>Free Wi-Fi for Hurstville CBD</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced the installation of free wireless internet in the Hurstville CBD</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-25T10:42:16.223</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=926</link>
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      <title>Upgrading Penshurst Branch Library</title>
      <description>Penshurst Branch Library will be closed for renovations from Monday 25 June to Friday 13 July</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-21T10:50:26.687</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=923</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=923</link>
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      <title>Mayor dumps payrise for balls and boobs awareness</title>
      <description>In an effort to raise awareness about cancer in men, Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today revealed he has a testicular tumour</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-21T11:39:32.703</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=924</link>
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      <title>Recycling your electronic goods</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with those unwanted electronic appliances that may be around the home that are no longer in working order</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-20T13:51:02.403</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=919</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=919</link>
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      <title>Have your say about the Sydney Metropolitan Strategy</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging residents to go to the drop-in session with the Department of Planning and Infrastructure at Hurstville City Library on Thursday 28 June 2012 from 3.00pm to 6.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-20T13:52:01.2</pubDate>
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      <title>Household Chemical Cleanout Day</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with the unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals stored in the kitchen, laundry, or garage</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-20T13:54:49.167</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=921</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=921</link>
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      <title>Free author talk: Sandy Brocking Think smart and lose weight</title>
      <description>Want to lose weight and keep it off? Then come along and hear the inspiring story of Sandy Brocking at Hurstville City Library on Thursday 28 June 2012 at 7.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-20T13:56:42.607</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=922</link>
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      <title>Expansion of the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting residents and patrons to the official opening of the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre’s expansion on Sunday 24 June 2012 at 10.00am</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-19T10:06:22.733</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=918</link>
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      <title>My Services’: Your Council</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has launched ‘My Services’ – a web system that provides residents and visitors with information on the services, facilities and attractions near their location</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-18T08:58:17.127</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=917</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=917</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon congratulated local businesses for their hard work and dedication at the 2012 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-12T11:06:12.867</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=915</link>
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      <title>Supporting jobs with sweeping reforms</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon has called for sweeping changes to planning laws that will create thousands of jobs and save local businesses precious time and money</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-12T11:18:39.417</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=916</link>
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      <title>Free Mulch Giveaway Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting residents to take advantage of Hurstville City Council’s free Mulch Giveaway Day this Saturday (9 June</description>
      <pubDate>2012-06-05T09:39:29.717</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=914</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council unveils roadmap to deliver community projects</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today unveiled Hurstville City Council’s roadmap to deliver projects as identified by the community in the Community Strategic Plan</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-31T16:05:25.61</pubDate>
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      <title>The Knitted Garden – a bit of springtime colour</title>
      <description>Come along and admire The Knitted Garden currently on exhibition at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-31T16:23:48</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=913</link>
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      <title>St George Career Compass</title>
      <description>The annual St George Career Compass is back</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-30T10:54:50.3</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=910</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting local business members to join in celebrating their outstanding contributions to economic and community life on Friday 8 June</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-30T10:57:09.7</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council turns</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will celebrate the 125th anniversary of its first Council meeting on Wednesday 6 June</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-25T10:40:43.69</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=908</link>
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      <title>Pole Depot Park Children’s Playground</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon will officially open the new playground at Pole Depot Park on Tuesday 29 May 2012, at 11.00am</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-25T10:53:51.893</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=909</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council declares war on graffiti</title>
      <description>In a bid to clean up the area and make it more attractive for residents and visitors alike, Hurstville City Council has declared war on graffiti</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-23T11:22:10.39</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=906</link>
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      <title>Mayoral Ball raises much needed funds for cancer</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon said the St George Hospital’s Cancer Care Centre were the winners of the 2012 Hurstville City Council Mayoral Ball</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-23T11:32:46.273</pubDate>
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      <title>Macedonian Open Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting members of the Macedonian community to an Open Day at the Civic Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville on Thursday 31 May 2012 from 10.00am to 12.30pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-21T09:56:45.83</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=905</link>
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      <title>National Reconciliation Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting everyone to a Reconciliation Week morning tea at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery on Thursday 24 May 2012 at 11.15am</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-17T13:31:09.287</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=903</link>
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      <title>More community space in Penshurst Park</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon will put forward plans to provide more community space in Penshurst Park at tomorrow (Wednesday) night’s Council meeting</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-17T13:52:09.24</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=904</link>
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      <title>Free composting and worm farming workshops</title>
      <description>Come along and learn how to compost or set up your own worm farm at one of the free, hands-on workshops offered by Hurstville City Council</description>
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      <title>Mitchell Library: 100 years</title>
      <description>Make sure you don’t miss the fascinating exhibition Mitchell Library: 100 years that’s being displayed at the Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery until Sunday 27 May</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-14T16:26:26.777</pubDate>
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      <title>Plans underway to upgrade Webb’s Dam</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced that plans to upgrade Webb’s Dam were underway</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-11T15:29:32.927</pubDate>
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      <title>Free author talk: Kate Forsythe’s Bitter Greens</title>
      <description>International bestselling author Kate Forsyth will be talking about her latest book Bitter Greens at Hurstville City Libray on Thursday 24 May 2012 at 1.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-10T10:10:00.833</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Discovery Writers Group</title>
      <description>Come along to the Hurstville Discovery Writers Group’s Writing Showcase at Hurstville City Library on Tuesday 22 May 2012 at 1.30pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-10T10:12:40.677</pubDate>
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      <title>National Law Week</title>
      <description>The Law Society’s Peter Wood will give a talk on preparing wills and powers of attorney at the Hurstville City Library on Tuesday 15 May 2012 at 12.00pm</description>
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      <title>Love your museum? Show it at International Museum Day</title>
      <description>Museums take the limelight on International Museum Day on Friday 18 May 2012 with this year’s theme being ‘Museums in a changing world – New challenges, new inspirations</description>
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      <title>Toys, toys and more toys at Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Local children are set to reap the benefits of an even bigger and better toy library at Hurstville City Library</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-03T09:39:46.963</pubDate>
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      <title>National Year of Reading celebrations</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library is hosting a range of events to celebrate National Year of Reading, a campaign to inspire people to enjoy reading and connect libraries with the community</description>
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      <title>Vulnerable Facilities Emergency Management Seminar</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging representatives from aged care facilities to attend a free Vulnerable Facilities Emergency Management Seminar to be held at Hurstville Civic Theatre on Thursday 10 May 2012, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-05-01T15:09:36.927</pubDate>
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      <title>Give it up’ and help others</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging everyone to get behind Australian Red Cross’s new fundraising campaign ‘Give it Up</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-27T17:15:58.213</pubDate>
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      <title>Local residents score jobs following Federal Government Expo</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon said he was delighted that the Federal Government Jobs and Skill Expo was recently held at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-27T17:18:21.68</pubDate>
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      <title>Strong Women, Strong Painting, Strong Culture</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery will be showcasing artwork from Australia’s central and western deserts at its Strong Women, Strong Painting, Strong Culture exhibition from Friday 4 May to Sunday 5 August</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-26T09:42:04.087</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville – jobs capital of the south</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced that Hurstville CBD is open for business and ready to take on the CBDs of Sydney and Parramatta</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-19T09:27:10.973</pubDate>
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      <title>Take a step back to the 1980s at Hurstville’s Mayoral Ball</title>
      <description>Dust off your dancing shoes, rummage through the back of your closet and get ready for the upcoming 1980s prom night on Saturday 5 May</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-17T15:08:41.517</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</title>
      <description>Nominations are now open for the 2012 Hurstville City Council Excellence in Business Awards</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-17T15:12:42.977</pubDate>
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      <title>Creating open space in Hurstville CBD</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today revealed that Hurstville City Council is set to create more open space in the heart of Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-16T13:20:12.857</pubDate>
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      <title>Stormwater harvesting and reuse scheme to irrigate</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced plans to install a stormwater harvesting and reuse scheme to help irrigate Hurstville Golf Course</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-02T09:59:01.24</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council set to unveil roadmap for the next four years</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is set to unveil Hurstville City Council’s roadmap to deliver projects as identified by the community in the Community Strategic Plan</description>
      <pubDate>2012-04-02T10:02:41.253</pubDate>
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      <title>Living Hurstville: Portraits of a Community</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting people to be part of an exciting new art project, 'Living Hurstville: Portraits of a community', to be exhibited at the Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery and Hurstville City Library</description>
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      <title>Making Hurstville a safer place</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today warned local business owners to review their security measures and be more vigilant following an increase in reported crimes</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-29T10:16:48.587</pubDate>
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      <title>Council gives Pole Depot Community Centre a helping hand</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon recently presented a cheque for $1,821.96 to the Pole Depot Community Centre Inc</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-26T11:33:10.603</pubDate>
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      <title>Say “hi” to your neighbor</title>
      <description>Do you know your neighbours? If not, why not join in the spirit of Neighbor Day on 25 March</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-23T11:01:49.48</pubDate>
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      <title>River Health Program Seeks Volunteers across Georges River</title>
      <description>Volunteers are sought to participate in the Community River Health Monitoring Program, which gauges the ecosystem health of the entire Botany Bay catchment. Sampling will take place in streams and foreshore sites in the Georges River</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-23T13:56:38.073</pubDate>
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      <title>Strong opposition to plan for stormwater drainage levy</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council last night vetoed a plan to introduce a $25 levy on all homes and businesses for the renewal and maintenance of stormwater drainage infrastructure</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-22T08:28:28.283</pubDate>
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      <title>Proposal to introduce tolls on M5 East motorway slammed</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon has slammed the NSW Government’s proposal to introduce tolls on the M5 East motorway</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-22T10:01:31.927</pubDate>
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      <title>Expansion of the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre almost complete</title>
      <description>The $4.5 million expansion of the popular Hurstville Aquatic and Leisure Centre is almost complete</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-21T11:37:58.43</pubDate>
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      <title>Youth Week – come and celebrate</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging younger residents to get involved and celebrate Youth Week from 13 to 22 April</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-20T08:49:45.547</pubDate>
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      <title>Free author talk: Frieda Belakhova’s ‘My Past Life: The Soviet Experience</title>
      <description>Come along and hear the moving story about Frieda Belakhova at Hurstville City Library on 27 March 2012 at 7.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-16T10:37:39.98</pubDate>
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      <title>CALD community resources available at Hurstville City Council’s Library Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging local residents from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds to access a range of free services and resources available at Hurstville City Council’s Library Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council joins Earth Hour</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is urging the community to join the fight against climate change by participating in Earth Hour on 31 March at 8.30pm</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-13T09:26:39.233</pubDate>
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      <title>Children pedal to a healthy future</title>
      <description>Hundreds of school children from across the Hurstville area will be joining in the fun and pedaling to school on National Ride2School Day later this month</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-12T10:50:15.17</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville legend Sir Jack Brabham a Living Treasure</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today congratulated Hurstville-born Formula One champion Sir Jack Brabham OBE on being named as one of seven Living Treasures by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) yesterday</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-06T12:45:51.05</pubDate>
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      <title>Call for a new toilet at Hurstville bus interchange</title>
      <description>At last night’s NSW Government’s community forum, Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon raised the issue of a much needed toilet in the Hurstville bus interchange</description>
      <pubDate>2012-03-02T15:26:39.033</pubDate>
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      <title>Well-known comedian Carl Barron set to visit Hurstville City</title>
      <description>Comedian Carl Barron will bring his unique style of Australian inspired comedy to the Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Sunday, 18 March</description>
      <pubDate>2012-02-29T13:32:30.42</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2012 Seniors Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a program of events in recognition of 2012 Seniors Week</description>
      <pubDate>2012-02-29T13:36:27.107</pubDate>
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      <title>NSW Government treating Hurstville as forgotten middle child of Sydney</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is accusing the NSW Government of treating Hurstville as the forgotten middle child of Sydney</description>
      <pubDate>2012-02-27T07:59:04.877</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day: get involved and help spruce up your neighbourhood</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging everyone in the community to help do their bit on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 4 March</description>
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      <title>New exhibition to reflect on Council’s past 125 years</title>
      <description>The history of Hurstville City Council will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Hurstville Celebrates: 125 years’ set to open at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2012-02-20T08:40:09.423</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to showcase collection of oil paintings by local artist</title>
      <description>Beautiful oil paintings by well-known local artist Bruce Sharp are the basis of a new exhibition entitled ‘Painting En Plein Air’ at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
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      <title>Author Talk: Arwa El Masri to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Emerging author, Arwa El Masri will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 16 February</description>
      <pubDate>2012-02-07T09:43:41.873</pubDate>
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      <title>Call to increase land rates on banks who fail to pass on interest rate decreases</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is calling on the NSW Government to allow local Councils to increase land rates on bank properties when they fail to pass on Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate cuts to local home owners and credit card holders</description>
      <pubDate>2012-02-06T08:38:48.44</pubDate>
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      <title>Free learn to swim classes proposed</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is supporting a plan to offer seven free 30 minute swimming lessons at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre to 300 ratepayers in the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-30T08:17:37.003</pubDate>
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      <title>Gates honouring Arthur Morris unveiled at Hurstville Oval</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon unveiled new gates at Hurstville Oval in honour of one of Australia’s most famous cricketers, Arthur Morris, in celebration of his 90th birthday</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-30T08:19:12.067</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Kim Cheng Boey to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading poet and literature academic, Kim Cheng Boey will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Friday, 3 February</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-24T10:50:47.49</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council welcomes in Year of Dragon with a vibrant street festival</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council kicked off a month of Chinese New Year celebrations with a spectacular street festival along Forest Road, Hurstville on Saturday (21 January</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-23T09:28:20.5</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2012 Australia Day</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council hosted its annual Australia Day Awards last (19 January 2012) night</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-23T12:24:56.78</pubDate>
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      <title>Dumplings, Fried Rice and Hot Pots: Regional Cooking in China exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting the community to discover more about Chinese cuisine as part of a new exhibition at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-18T08:49:51.207</pubDate>
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      <title>Residents encouraged to catch a free shuttle bus to the 2012 Australia Day Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor McMahon said the free shuttle bus service will depart every 30 minutes from three separate pick up locations across the City of Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-16T16:01:01.147</pubDate>
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      <title>Call to leave smart phones behind at 2012 Australia Day Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is calling on the community to leave their smart phones and other technology behind and get out and enjoy the great outdoors this upcoming Australia Day (26 January</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-16T16:05:06.91</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival set to be bigger than ever</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is proud to present the 2012 Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival to be held along Forest Road, Hurstville on Saturday, 21 January</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-13T09:36:50.233</pubDate>
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      <title>Council set to host Chinese New Year Concert Dinner</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting the community to come along to a special Chinese New Year Concert Dinner in support of Pole Depot Community Centre, Penshurst, at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Friday, 27 January</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-11T14:28:14.077</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host Chinese New Year Film Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting the community to come and enjoy movies during the Chinese New Year Film Festival from 29 January – 5 February</description>
      <pubDate>2012-01-09T09:16:34.1</pubDate>
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      <title>M5 East expansion essential to prevent gridlock for local residents</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is calling for the M5 East expansion between Beverly Hills and the City to be built at the same time as the M5 (west) expansion to prevent gridlock for residents of the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2011-12-21T15:37:50.497</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council strives to stimulate local economy and create jobs</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced plans to stimulate the local economy and create jobs by making it easier to establish a small business in Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2011-12-15T08:33:17.133</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Chinese New Year school holiday fun</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting local children to have fun and learn something new during Hurstville City Council’s 2012 Chinese New Year school holiday activities, from 9 January to 24 January</description>
      <pubDate>2011-12-13T11:25:20.56</pubDate>
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      <title>Licensed builder fined in NSW Land and Environment Court for unauthorised building works</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is urging builders and home renovators not to undertake any unauthorised building works after a licensed builder was fined $14,000 and convicted of an offence in the NSW Land and Environment Court on 29 November</description>
      <pubDate>2011-12-07T13:09:21</pubDate>
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      <title>Georges River Health and Riverkeeper Programs Win State and Regional Awards</title>
      <description>Taking two State and three Regional awards, the Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) was honoured alongside other organisations for environmental management achievements during the 2011 Keep Australia Beautiful awards ceremony on Friday 2 December</description>
      <pubDate>2011-12-07T13:13:10.85</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News December 2011-March</title>
      <description>Issue 5 Volume</description>
      <pubDate>2011-12-06T10:54:47.857</pubDate>
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      <title>Unsung volunteers in Hurstville City awarded</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council hosted its annual International Volunteers’ Day civic reception last night (2 December</description>
      <pubDate>2011-12-02T08:46:46.487</pubDate>
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      <title>Toilet upgrades for locals</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today set the record straight about the cleanliness and maintenance of public toilet facilities in the City of Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2011-12-01T11:33:02.143</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to focus on the beautiful art of calligraphy</title>
      <description>The art of calligraphy will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Inkspiration: Playing with the Pen’ on next month at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-29T09:21:21.92</pubDate>
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      <title>Council set to launch free iPhone App for the community</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced that Hurstville City Council is currently developing a free iPhone application (App) that will enable residents to access Council information via their mobile phone</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-28T08:26:19.927</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to distribute Christmas Decoration Kits to local businesses in town centres</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced that local businesses in Hurstville’s town centres will shortly receive a free Christmas Decoration Kit</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-23T14:44:41.15</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas Decoration Award set to light up homes and businesses in Hurstville City</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is hosting a Christmas Decoration Award in the lead up to the festive season by rewarding the owner of the best decorated business and home in December</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-23T14:46:04.227</pubDate>
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      <title>NSW Government approves Council’s plan for the Hurstville CBD</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today welcomed the news that the Department of Planning&amp;nbsp;Infrastructure (DoP&amp;amp;I) has given permission for Hurstville City Council to publicly exhibit its draft Hurstville Local Environment Plan (Hurstville City Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-17T09:51:27.11</pubDate>
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      <title>Launch of first-ever Riverkeeper Report Card provides catchment-wide snap shot of Georges River cleanup effort</title>
      <description>The first-ever report card demonstrating the cleanup efforts of the Georges Riverkeeper program has been released. Since 1999, the Riverkeeper program has provided on-ground cleanup and restoration works to minimize the impacts of urbanisation on the Georges River</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-14T13:40:26.2</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council set to celebrate Chinese New Year</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today officially launched Hurstville City Council’s 2012 Hurstville Chinese New Year program of events</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-14T14:37:30.573</pubDate>
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      <title>Proposed new community centre for Jubilee Park, Mortdale</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced plans to upgrade Jubilee Park in Mortdale</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-14T14:55:11.84</pubDate>
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      <title>Sale of Mayoral car funds new drinking station at Olds Park, Penshurst</title>
      <description>Councillor Steve McMahon, Mayor of Hurstville today announced that a new water drinking station at Olds Park, Penshurst has been installed for the benefit of park users</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-11T16:08:51.843</pubDate>
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      <title>Division of Local Government report finds Hurstville City Council is well-managed</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today welcomed the news that Hurstville City Council has received a resounding tick of approval from the Department of Premier and Cabinet’s Division of Local Government (DLG) for its practices</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-08T11:06:33.443</pubDate>
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      <title>Council launches cleaning blitz across Hurstville City</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced that Hurstville City Council has launched a cleaning blitz across the City aimed at reducing the impact of the summer storm season from November to March</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-08T13:50:42.43</pubDate>
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      <title>Plans underway to take Hurstville City Council to the local community</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced plans to take Council to the local community</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-03T12:54:04.817</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to focus on the colourful art of mosaics</title>
      <description>Talented local students have developed a new exhibition entitled ‘Asian Influences’ which is currently on display at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-11-03T14:59:56.41</pubDate>
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      <title>St George Councils to host free e-recycling collection weekend</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with those unwanted electronic appliances that may be around the home that are no longer in working order</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-27T13:32:56.893</pubDate>
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      <title>Deputy Mayor Cr Con Hindi re-elected to Local Government Association of NSW Executive Committee</title>
      <description>Deputy Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Con Hindi was re-elected for a two-year term to the Executive of the Local Government Association of NSW (LGA) at the annual LGA conference in Nowra on Monday, 24 October</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-27T13:40:21.563</pubDate>
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      <title>Two Hurstville City Councillors awarded for their service to local government</title>
      <description>Two Hurstville City Councillors have been acknowledged for their excellent commitment and service to local government at this year’s annual Local Government Association conference in Nowra</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-25T09:41:44.17</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News</title>
      <description>November issue now available</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-24T09:04:41.703</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council approves Commonsense Parking Panel</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has unanimously approved the establishment of a Commonsense Parking Panel</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-20T08:20:49.393</pubDate>
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      <title>Council still awaiting NSW Government approval on its plan for the Hurstville CBD</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is once again calling on the NSW Government to urgently approve its draft Hurstville Local Environment Plan (Hurstville City Centre) 2010 as a priority matter</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-20T08:22:09.707</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council calls for overhaul to affordable housing planning laws</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is calling on the NSW Government to overhaul the planning laws for affordable rental housing</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-20T08:25:22.893</pubDate>
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      <title>GRCCC Awaits Details on NSW State Government on Dharawal Compromise</title>
      <description>The Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) expressed caution over plans for the protection of parts of the Dharawal State Conservation Area. The proposal includes a compromise between the NSW State Government and BHP Billiton for the federal protection of 6200 hectares of upland wilderness in the Upper Georges River</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-19T10:05:45.023</pubDate>
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      <title>Rugby League exhibition kicks off in Hurstville</title>
      <description>An exhibition celebrating the history of rugby league will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘League of Legends: 100 years of Rugby League in Australia’ at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-18T13:05:41.28</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to consider Commonsense Parking Panel</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced plans to establish a Commonsense Parking Panel</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-14T10:40:19.707</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council named Host Employer of the Year</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today welcomed the news that Hurstville City Council was named overall Host Employer of the Year at the MG My Gateway 2011 Apprentice and Trainee Awards held at Campbelltown Catholic Club on 7 October</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-11T08:10:46.78</pubDate>
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      <title>Fourth Report Card published on Georges River health</title>
      <description>The fourth report card on the ecosystem health of the Georges River has been released. The Community River Health Monitoring Program Report Card provides a ‘snapshot’ of the health of the whole of the Georges River</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-10T09:56:53.547</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library annual book sale returns</title>
      <description>People of all ages are invited to come along and pick up a bargain at Hurstville City Library’s annual book sale from 11-12 November</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-07T13:52:50.117</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Anna Valdinger to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading editor of commercial fiction for HarperCollins Australia, Anna Valdinger will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 27 October</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-07T13:59:47.647</pubDate>
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      <title>Australia Day Festival Logo Competition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting creative young artists to design the official logo for the 2012 Hurstville City Council Australia Day Festival</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-07T14:04:37.663</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host free parents and carers forum</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will host a free parents and carers forum at Hurstville Entertainment Centre, Civic Theatre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville on Thursday, 27 October</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-07T14:07:35.023</pubDate>
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      <title>Boaters, fishers and water lovers invited to Georges River Estuary Open Day</title>
      <description>The first Georges River Estuary Open Day will provide a fun and informative experience for river users</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-04T09:47:01.587</pubDate>
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      <title>Photo Competition exhibits ‘Life on the Georges River</title>
      <description>Amateur and professional photographers have added their aesthetic touch to the Georges River on local websites and regional galleries</description>
      <pubDate>2011-10-04T09:48:51.23</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council rejects Section 94A levies</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has rejected moves to impose extra costs on local families building a new home or extending their existing home in the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-29T10:45:37.66</pubDate>
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      <title>Funds from sale of Mayoral car to benefit community</title>
      <description>Councillor Steve McMahon, Mayor of Hurstville today announced following his decision to forgo the mayoral vehicle that funds from its recent sale will benefit the wider Hurstville community</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-28T19:31:41.237</pubDate>
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      <title>Draft Gannons Park Landscape Masterplan taking shape</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced plans to revitalise Gannons Park in Peakhurst</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-28T20:19:11.55</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host 2012 Australia Day Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced Hurstville City Council will host a free Australia Day Festival at Oatley Park in</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-28T20:53:08.503</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition set to bring local artists into the spotlight</title>
      <description>Local talented artists will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘The Salmagundi Studios Show’ at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-27T13:46:07.137</pubDate>
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      <title>Mayor calls for support of 2012 Australia Day Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is urging his fellow Councillors to support a proposed 2012 Australia Day Festival at Oatley Park on Thursday, 26 January</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-26T09:48:41.017</pubDate>
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      <title>Peakhurst Park playground upgrade now complete</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today announced that Hurstville City Council has recently completed an upgrade of Peakhurst Park playground</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-20T11:06:30.51</pubDate>
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      <title>First sod turned on Penshurst RSL War Memorial</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon today officially turned the first sod to mark the commencement of works on a new war memorial for Penshurst RSL Sub-Branch</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-15T09:58:13.02</pubDate>
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      <title>Cancer Council National Walk to Work Day returns</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is encouraging the community to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle as well as help the environment by participating in the Cancer Council National Walk to Work Day on Friday, 16 September</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-15T10:05:35.27</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas Card Competition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Steve McMahon is inviting creative young artists to design Hurstville City Council’s 2011 official community Christmas card</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-15T13:21:21.99</pubDate>
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      <title>New Mayor elected for Hurstville City</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has a new mayor after Councillor Steve McMahon was elected to lead the city at last night’s Extraordinary Council meeting (12 September</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-13T10:07:29.093</pubDate>
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      <title>Community River Health Monitoring Program Wins NSW Urban Landcare Award</title>
      <description>The Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) Community River Health Monitoring Program was awarded the top prize in the Urban Landcare category of the biennial NSW Landcare Awards</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-12T10:08:12.073</pubDate>
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      <title>Australian Citizenship Day to celebrate its 10th anniversary</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is supporting the 10th anniversary of Australian Citizenship Day as part of an initiative of The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-09T10:01:48.183</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations now open: 2011 Volunteer of the Year</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is calling on local organisations to nominate individuals for their outstanding efforts for a 2011 Hurstville City Council Volunteer of the Year Award</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-01T09:37:15.82</pubDate>
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      <title>Lugarno Spring Festival</title>
      <description>The annual Lugarno Lions Spring Festival will be held in Gannons Park, Peakhurst on Sunday, 18 September</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-01T09:58:32.963</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News</title>
      <description>September-October issue now available</description>
      <pubDate>2011-09-01T13:36:26.087</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to appeal approval for 21-35 Treacy Street, Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will appeal the recent NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) decision to approve a concept plan application for a mixed residential and retail development at 21-35 Treacy Street, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-31T09:10:45.01</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations now open for 2012 Australia Day awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the Hurstville City community to nominate its unsung local heroes for three prestigious 2012 Australia Day awards</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-25T09:09:45.307</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Michael Mobbs to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading sustainability expert and author, Michael Mobbs will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 22 September</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-24T14:08:44.887</pubDate>
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      <title>Sugary Delights: Sugar Art and Cake Traditions display</title>
      <description>To coincide with the start of History Week 2011 (3-11 September), a collection of cakes and intricate sugar art pieces will be the focus of a new display entitled ‘Sugary Delights: Sugar Art and Cake Traditions’ at Hurstville City Library</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-22T11:19:00.837</pubDate>
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      <title>China Red Demons AFL team visit Hurstville a great success</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council hosted the China Red Demons AFL team along with four Sydney Swans players at Hurstville Oval yesterday (16 August</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-17T16:30:55.153</pubDate>
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      <title>China Red Demons AFL team and Sydney Swans players to visit Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will host the China Red Demons AFL team along with Sydney Swans players at Hurstville Oval on Tuesday, 16 August</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-12T09:11:16.463</pubDate>
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      <title>Biodiversity Walk returns to Evatt Park, Lugarno</title>
      <description>Local residents are invited to come along to a special biodiversity walk at Evatt Park, Lugarno on Thursday, 8 September</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-12T09:48:53.853</pubDate>
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      <title>River Health Program Seeks Volunteers across Georges and Cooks River</title>
      <description>Volunteers are being sought to participate in the first ever multiple river monitoring program which will gauge the ecosystem health of the entire Botany Bay catchment. Sampling will take place in streams and foreshore sites in the Georges River and Cooks River</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-12T14:28:06.587</pubDate>
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      <title>Myles Dunphy Reserve works now complete</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council recently completed a series of restoration works at key access points within Myles Dunphy Reserve, Oatley</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-10T09:11:33.807</pubDate>
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      <title>NSW Government approves new commercial zoning in Hurstville CBD</title>
      <description>Deputy Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Con Hindi today welcomed news that the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure has approved Hurstville City Council’s amendment to its Local Environmental Plan 1994 to encourage more commercial and job opportunities in Hurstville CBD</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-09T10:09:23.463</pubDate>
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      <title>Heart Foundation seeks big-hearted volunteers</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is calling on the local community to take part in the Heart Foundation’s annual Doorknock Appeal next month (September</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-08T09:27:02.03</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council awarded for excellence in communication</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today welcomed the news that Hurstville City Council was recognised for its quarterly publication Dragonfiles at the 2011 Local Government Week Awards ceremony held at The Deckhouse in Woolwich on 3 August</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-05T13:48:39.62</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to showcase the creative works of local children</title>
      <description>Local children will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Every child is an artist’ at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-04T09:35:44.7</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council introduces new taskforce to investigate improvements to Hurstville Golf Course</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has established a taskforce to investigate possible improvements to Hurstville Golf Course</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-04T09:37:02.527</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council opposes new loan fees and charges on library books</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today declared its opposition to new loan fees and charges set to be introduced by a small group of NSW public libraries for document delivery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-04T12:46:45.667</pubDate>
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      <title>Code of Meeting Practice under review</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is currently undertaking a review of its Code of Meeting Practice to help deliver faster turn-around times in decision making processes</description>
      <pubDate>2011-08-01T16:21:28.64</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council rejects overdevelopment in the suburbs</title>
      <description></description>
      <pubDate>2011-07-29T13:22:20.077</pubDate>
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      <title>High rise developments opposed in the suburbs</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is set to consider the draft Hurstville Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2011 for public exhibition on 27 July</description>
      <pubDate>2011-07-25T09:56:06.217</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to celebrate 2011 National Tree Day with tree planting and native tree giveaway</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will celebrate 2011 National Tree Day with a special tree planting event and native tree giveaway on Sunday, 31 July</description>
      <pubDate>2011-07-19T15:11:24.847</pubDate>
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      <title>Concept Plan Application for mixed development at 21-35 Treacy Street, Hurstville approved</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today expressed his disappointment at the recent NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) decision to approve a concept plan application for a mixed residential and retail development at 21-35 Treacy Street, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2011-07-12T17:04:11.863</pubDate>
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      <title>New car park opened in Cook Street, Mortdale</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today officially opened a new 41-space car park in Cook Street, Mortdale</description>
      <pubDate>2011-07-11T09:05:46.937</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Terry Boylan to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading zookeeper and first time author, Terry Boylan will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 21 July</description>
      <pubDate>2011-07-04T10:16:26.563</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to entertain music lovers of all ages</title>
      <description>Australia’s suburban music and entertainment industry will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Let Me Entertain You’ at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-07-04T12:03:49.083</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition highlights the works for well-known Aboriginal artist: Walangari Karntawarra</title>
      <description>International award-winning “Central Western Desert” painter, Walangari Karntawarra, will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Old Way, New Way’ at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-06-29T09:05:56.013</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark 2011 Refugee Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a special celebration in recognition of 2011 Refugee Week on Thursday, 23 June</description>
      <pubDate>2011-06-21T13:42:22.307</pubDate>
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      <title>Previously unnamed creek near Lime Kiln Bay now formally recognised as Dairy Creek</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today announced that the Geographical Names Board of NSW has approved the official naming of a creek which rises near Boundary Road and flows under Glen Road into Lime Kiln Bay</description>
      <pubDate>2011-06-20T09:44:54.557</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery to extend opening hours</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery today announced it will extend its opening hours as of Friday, 1 July, 2011 to include weekends and Fridays</description>
      <pubDate>2011-06-14T10:29:24.783</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark NAIDOC Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a week of events in recognition of 2011 NAIDOC Week</description>
      <pubDate>2011-06-14T15:51:16.317</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to host Chemical Clean Out weekend</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with the unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals stored in the kitchen, laundry, or garage</description>
      <pubDate>2011-06-14T15:54:49.803</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom congratulated local business operators for their hard work and dedication at the 2011 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards on 6 June</description>
      <pubDate>2011-06-08T10:02:16.357</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News June-August</title>
      <description>Issue 2 Volume</description>
      <pubDate>2011-06-02T10:14:03.843</pubDate>
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      <title>Inspiring future career choices for St George’s Youth</title>
      <description>The annual St George Career Compass is back</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-27T11:01:43.937</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council votes to retain velodrome at Hurstville Oval</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council last (Wednesday) night voted to retain the velodrome at Hurstville Oval</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-26T09:48:08.137</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council unveils Management Plan</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council adopted the Management Plan 2011-2015 at last (Wednesday) night’s Council meeting</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-26T10:36:30.653</pubDate>
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      <title>Local Business, Global Reach MicroBiz Week</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council and Kogarah City Council are joining forces to celebrate MicroBiz Week 2011 (30 May-3 June</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-19T11:01:51.547</pubDate>
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      <title>Local singers display artistic talents in new exhibition</title>
      <description>Ten local artists who are also members of the local Sing Australia Choir will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Repertoire’ at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-18T11:15:26.577</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrate Library and Information Week 2011 at Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library will host a vibrant program of events to showcase the large range of services it offers the local community during May</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-12T15:52:57.733</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council awarded three Local Government Cultural Awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today welcomed the news that Hurstville City Council was recognised for its commitment to culture and the arts at the 2011 Local Government Cultural Awards ceremony held at NSW Parliament House on 6 May</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-11T09:27:28.58</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards return</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting members of the local business sector to join with peers in celebrating their outstanding contributions to economic and community life on Monday, 6 June</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-11T12:07:18.78</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark 2011 National Reconciliation Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will celebrate the diverse culture and history of first Australians by hosting a special event during National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-10T12:05:10.75</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council raises more than $50,000 for PCI</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today said the Prostate Cancer Institute (PCI) at St George Hospital was the biggest winner from Hurstville City Council’s St George Ball last Friday (6 May) night</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-10T13:02:29.047</pubDate>
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      <title>Sydney Children’s hospitals receive 2011 Chinese New Year Festival donations</title>
      <description>Deputy Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Con Hindi recently presented the Sydney Children’s Hospital and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead each with a cheque for</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-09T09:45:04.75</pubDate>
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      <title>Mayor of Hurstville supports retention of velodrome</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today declared his support for the retention of the velodrome at Hurstville Oval</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-05T15:10:08.323</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to showcase Australian iconic landscapes</title>
      <description>Australian landscapes will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Inspirations – Australian Images and Landscapes’ at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-05-04T08:37:03.403</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition celebrates Aboriginal history and the heritage of the Georges River</title>
      <description>Local Aboriginal history will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Rivers and Resilience: Aboriginal People on Sydney’s Georges River’ at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-28T13:29:49.187</pubDate>
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      <title>Draft Hurstville Oval Plan of Management latest update</title>
      <description>In light of the recent interest concerning the draft Hurstville Oval Plan of Management no decision has been made to demolish the cycling track – it is simply one of the options outlined in this plan</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-20T10:41:57.7</pubDate>
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      <title>Premier of Queensland expresses thanks to Hurstville City Council for $78,000 donation</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom has received a letter from the Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh MP, expressing her personal thanks to Hurstville City Council and its generous $78,000 donation to the Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-20T11:03:22.607</pubDate>
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      <title>A Royal Ball’ charity ball to support vital prostate cancer treatment and research</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to join Hurstville City Council in the fight against prostate cancer by attending the 2011 St George Ball at the Conca D’oro Events Centre, on Friday, 6 May</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-18T10:21:32.227</pubDate>
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      <title>Census jobs - opportunity knocks in Hurstville City</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is encouraging the community to get involved in the 2011 Census of Population and Housing</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-18T15:07:08.6</pubDate>
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      <title>GRCCC seeks community consultation on Georges River management study</title>
      <description>The GRCCC’s Georges River Estuary Management Committee is preparing an Estuary Management Plan for the Georges River estuary and is seeking input from all interested community members</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-19T13:24:38.74</pubDate>
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      <title>LGRSI Media Release: Hurstville Council becomes newest South City Cousin for Food Connect Sydney</title>
      <description>Food Connect Sydney, an award-winning social enterprise, has paved the way for consumers to buy chemical-free produce direct from local farmers</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-11T11:46:00.847</pubDate>
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      <title>GRCCC publishes third Report Card on Georges River health</title>
      <description>The third Report Card on the ecosystem health of the Georges River has been released. The Community River Health Monitoring Program Report Card provides a ‘snapshot ‘of the health of the whole of the Georges River and is the third of four report cards to be released during a two year monitoring program</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-11T11:50:42.47</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Transport Interchange now fully operational</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today announced that bus services at the Hurstville Transport Interchange are now fully operational</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-11T12:32:07.377</pubDate>
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      <title>Home Pool Safety kits now available for Hurstville residents</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, in association with St George Masonic Club and the Royal Life Saving Society of NSW, is giving away free Home Pool Safety Kits to the first 150 people who register at hccmail@hurstville.nsw.gov.au</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-05T16:20:10.357</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to showcase mixed media artwork</title>
      <description>Mixed media artwork will be the focus of a new display entitled ‘Mixed Media Magic’ at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-04-05T16:22:38.687</pubDate>
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      <title>Draft Hurstville Community Strategic Plan 2021 now on public exhibition</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has placed the draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) 2021 on public exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2011-03-29T13:55:14.893</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News March-May</title>
      <description>Find out what's happening around Hurstville City</description>
      <pubDate>2011-03-28T10:24:48.86</pubDate>
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      <title>Youth Week: The Hurzi Mix under 18s dance party</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is set to host a night of dancing, DJs and fun in celebration of 2011 Youth Week on Friday, 8 April</description>
      <pubDate>2011-03-21T08:39:51.33</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council joins Earth Hour</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging the community to join the fight against climate change by participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, 26 March 2011, at 8.30pm</description>
      <pubDate>2011-03-14T13:50:04.477</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2011 Harmony Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to celebrate 2011 Harmony Day with a screening of short films on Friday, 18 March</description>
      <pubDate>2011-03-01T08:37:09.187</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council recognises International Women's Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a special multicultural fashion parade in recognition of International Women’s Day on Thursday, 10 March</description>
      <pubDate>2011-03-01T09:02:36.987</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2011 Seniors Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a program of events in recognition of 2011 Seniors Week</description>
      <pubDate>2011-03-01T09:05:50.89</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council announces 2010 Christmas Decoration Award winners</title>
      <description>The winners of the 2010 Christmas Decoration Awards were announced at the Hurstville City Council meeting last (Wednesday) night</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-24T10:29:01.913</pubDate>
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      <title>Local Government Executives converge for water management conference</title>
      <description>Local Government councilors and executives and state and federal agency managers came together to learn about sustainable urban water management on the Georges River last Thursday evening, 17 February</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-25T10:59:33.487</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day: come along and lend a hand</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging everyone in the community to help make a difference on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 6 March</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-23T11:06:38.49</pubDate>
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      <title>Touch of Class' exhibition at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</title>
      <description>A talented artist will be the focus of a new exhibition entitled ‘Touch Of Class’ at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery from Saturday, 5 March</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-23T13:24:44.883</pubDate>
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      <title>Jack High Preschool now open for enrolments</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is pleased to announce a new preschool service is now open and taking enrolments for</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-07T08:57:26.087</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to donate a dollar for every resident to the Queensland Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is donating $78,000 to the Queensland Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal to assist those affected by the recent devastating floods which has seen three quarters of the state declared a disaster zone</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-04T10:49:32.963</pubDate>
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      <title>China: One people, Many stories exhibition on now</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to discover more about China as part of a new exhibition at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-03T13:02:49.173</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk: Katherine Howell to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading author, Katherine Howell, will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 17 February</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-03T13:09:02.097</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Chinese New Year Outdoor Dinner</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, together with Mr Chao Seafood Restaurant, will host the 2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Outdoor Dinner along MacMahon Street, Hurstville on Saturday, 26 February</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-02T09:20:44.33</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition to showcase Japanese fashion culture</title>
      <description>Radical Japanese fashion culture will be the focus of a new display entitled ‘FRUiTS: Tokyo street style’ at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-02T09:27:33.267</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council welcomes in Year of Rabbit with a spectacular street festival</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council kicked off a month of Chinese New Year celebrations with a vibrant street festival in Forest Road on Saturday (29 January</description>
      <pubDate>2011-02-01T08:24:05.863</pubDate>
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      <title>Sister city, Changzhou shows their support of Council's 2011 Chinese New Year Festival</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council’s Sister city, Changzhou will present a special live performance at the 2011 Chinese New Year Street Festival on Saturday, 29 January</description>
      <pubDate>2011-01-24T13:47:26.823</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council to host Chinese New Year Concert</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to come along to a special Chinese New Year Concert in support of children’s hospital charities at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 5 February</description>
      <pubDate>2011-01-24T13:52:49.417</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2011 Australia Day</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council hosted its annual Australia Day Awards last (20 January 2011) night</description>
      <pubDate>2011-01-21T13:55:25.723</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host Chinese New Year Film Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to come and enjoy movies during the Chinese New Year Film Festival from 7 February – 14 February</description>
      <pubDate>2011-01-18T13:19:44.167</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival set to be bigger than ever</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is proud to present the 2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival to be held along Forest Road, Hurstville on Saturday, 29 January</description>
      <pubDate>2011-01-17T11:14:51.59</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council announces Dr Paul Brock AM as Australia Day Ambassador</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is proud to announce that the esteemed educator, highly respected academic and accomplished author Dr Paul Brock AM is Hurstville City Council’s 2011 Australia Day Ambassador</description>
      <pubDate>2011-01-17T14:27:02.963</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates Australia Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting everyone in Hurstville City to unite to celebrate what it means to be Australian on Wednesday, 26 January</description>
      <pubDate>2011-01-13T10:44:30.43</pubDate>
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      <title>Council opposes the proposed closure of Australia Post MacMahon Street branch, Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today announced its opposition to the proposed closure of the Australia Post branch in MacMahon Street, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2010-12-23T09:34:57.57</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council awards Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre expansion tender</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council awarded a $4.5 million dollar tender for the expansion of the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre at its council meeting last (Wednesday) night</description>
      <pubDate>2010-12-16T13:05:50.5</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk event: Richard Glover to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading author, writer and broadcaster, Richard Glover, will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 16 December</description>
      <pubDate>2010-12-13T08:11:43.293</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=709</link>
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      <title>Community Groups and Local Government Work Together toward Sustainable Practices</title>
      <description>Five local community groups are partnering with the Lower Georges River Sustainability Initiative through the Getting Greener! Program to encourage sustainable practices within the Lower Georges River catchment</description>
      <pubDate>2010-12-02T13:12:03.85</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=707</link>
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      <title>New display to highlight local history and cultural diversity in the St George region</title>
      <description>The local history and cultural diversity of the St George region will be the focus of a new display entitled ‘Spotlight on the Croatian Community’ at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2010-12-02T16:32:37.07</pubDate>
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      <title>Council encourages residents to make pool safety a priority this summer</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is calling on residents to check their backyard swimming pool fences and that their resuscitation signs are in good order to ensure pools remain safe this summer</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-26T10:34:54.67</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition ‘Girls Who Dare!’ celebrates 100th anniversary of Girl Guides Australia</title>
      <description>The great achievements of Girl Guides Hurstville Grove and Prairevale Guides will be the focus of an upcoming exhibition, Girls Who Dare! at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-26T10:46:24.323</pubDate>
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      <title>Council’s new waste contract delivers $60 cheque to eligible ratepayers</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced eligible ratepayers will soon receive a $60 cheque from the savings achieved under Hurstville City Council’s new waste contract</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-17T09:42:54.65</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council set to celebrate Chinese New Year</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom officially launched Hurstville City Council’s 2011 Hurstville Chinese New Year program of events today</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-15T08:29:17.843</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=703</link>
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      <title>Georges River Health Monitoring Program Extends to the Cooks River</title>
      <description>The efforts of councils, community groups and students to monitor the health of the Georges River will continue through 2013, and be expanded to the Cooks River as well</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-09T15:29:23.567</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council honours NSW Police Commissioner, Andrew Scipione APM</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council presented an Outstanding Achievement Award to NSW Police Force Commissioner, Andrew Scipione APM yesterday (Tuesday) night</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-03T08:30:34.92</pubDate>
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      <title>GRCCC Applauds BHP Billiton Decision to Shelve Longwall Mining Proposal</title>
      <description>Echoing the sentiments of several environmental groups, the Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) applauded BHP Billiton’s recent decision to shelve plans for a coal mine under the Dharawal State Conservation Area</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-02T09:54:02.123</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=700</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City News</title>
      <description>Find out what's happening around Hurstville City in November 2010-Feburary</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-01T09:08:06.183</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas Decoration Award set to light up homes and businesses in Hurstville City</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is hosting a Christmas Decoration Award in the lead up to the festive season by rewarding the owner of the best decorated business and home in December</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-01T16:08:28.95</pubDate>
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      <title>Inaugural St George Art Awards: winners announced</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today congratulated the three winners of the inaugural St George Art Awards announced at the official opening held at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery on 29 October</description>
      <pubDate>2010-11-01T16:15:02.357</pubDate>
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      <title>Deputy Mayor Cr Con Hindi elected to Local Government Association of NSW Executive Committee</title>
      <description>Deputy Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Con Hindi was elected to the Executive of the Local Government Association of NSW (LGA) at the annual LGA conference in Albury on Tuesday, 26 October</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-29T11:13:11.847</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Museum and Gallery wins award</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Museum and Gallery was presented with a prestigious award as part of the Museums&amp;nbsp;Galleries NSW IMAGinE Awards held at Museum of Contemporary Art on 22 October</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-27T15:06:35.343</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library annual book sale returns</title>
      <description>People of all ages are invited to come along and pick up a bargain at Hurstville City Library’s annual book sale from 5-6 November</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-26T08:35:17.12</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host free Community Safety Forum</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, together with the NSW Police Force, will host a free community safety forum at the Hurstville Civic Theatre on Thursday, 4 November</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-20T10:26:16.69</pubDate>
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      <title>Cooks River recognised as National Riverprize Finalist</title>
      <description>The Cooks River Foreshores Working Group (CRFWG) has been recognised by the International RiverFoundation for its restoration work within the Cooks River catchment. The CRFWG was selected as a finalist for the International RiverFoundation’s prestigious 2010 National Riverprize</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-20T16:18:21.673</pubDate>
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      <title>GRCCC publishes second report card on Georges River health</title>
      <description>The second Report Card on the health of the Georges River has been released. The Community River Health Monitoring Program Report Card provides a ‘snapshot ‘of the health of the whole of the Georges River and is the second of four Report Cards to be released during a two year monitoring program</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-19T09:32:00.283</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk event: Dr Mohamed Khadra to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading author and professor, Dr Mohamed Khadra, will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Wednesday, 17 November</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-13T11:01:29.373</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council wins grant funding to complete Georges River Estuary Management Plan</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council has received a $52,000 grant on behalf of the Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-11T16:14:12.247</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk event: Di Blacklock to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading author, Di Blacklock, will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Wednesday, 10 November</description>
      <pubDate>2010-10-12T15:43:32.013</pubDate>
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      <title>New exhibition set to showcase local Muslim artists</title>
      <description>The talented works of local Muslim artists will be the focus of an upcoming exhibition, Muslim Funoon, at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-30T09:11:19.14</pubDate>
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      <title>Leviathan production shines a spotlight on local talent</title>
      <description>As part of the 2010 Discovery Festival of Community Arts, Hurstville City Council recently hosted two shows of a new Australian production, Leviathan, at Hurstville Entertainment Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-23T08:55:09.003</pubDate>
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      <title>Former Oatley Bowling site – a win for the whole community</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council tonight resolved not to sell the former Oatley Bowling Club site and instead change it to a mixed use site to include low rise aged care housing, community garden and a community meeting hall</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-23T10:13:48.27</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council releases its draft Financial Statements</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today released its draft Financial Statements for year ending 30 June</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-23T10:16:25.707</pubDate>
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      <title>RTA SpeedBlitz Blues to take on Western Australia</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting local residents and the wider Sydney community to cheer on the NSW cricket team in a National One Day Cup match to be held at Hurstville Oval on Sunday, 17 October</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-22T09:32:02.63</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council seeks Volunteer of the Year nominations</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is calling on local organisations to nominate individuals who generously donate their time to help the less fortunate in our society for a 2010 Hurstville Council Volunteer of the Year Award</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-20T10:33:26.813</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk event: Hugh Mackay to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading psychologist, social researcher and writer Hugh Mackay will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Friday, 15 October</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-16T14:05:31.61</pubDate>
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      <title>Year 5 and 6 Hurstville Public School to stay</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom has welcomed news that the NSW Government has reconsidered its decision to transfer Year 5 and 6 students from Hurstville Public School to Hurstville Boys High School</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-15T09:52:30.89</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council officer named trainee of the year</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today congratulated Hurstville Council officer, Katie Duncan who was named overall Trainee of the Year at the MG My Gateway 2010 Apprentice and Trainee Awards held at Campbelltown RSL Club on 3 September</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-13T09:10:13.577</pubDate>
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      <title>Cr Philip Sansom re-elected to Mayoral office</title>
      <description>Cr Philip Sansom was re-elected unopposed as the Mayor of Hurstville City Council at an extraordinary Council meeting tonight (Wednesday</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-09T09:04:33.763</pubDate>
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      <title>Faces on the Pitch: A history of Hurstville Oval</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a special event reflecting on the history of Hurstville Oval on Thursday, 9 September</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-06T09:35:46.47</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library to host HSC study help seminars</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library will host three free study seminars to assist local students sitting this year’s Higher School Certificate (HSC</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-03T09:31:13.403</pubDate>
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      <title>Lugarno Spring Festival</title>
      <description>The annual Lugarno Lions Spring Festival will be held in Gannons Park, Peakhurst on Sunday, 19 September</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-01T09:47:37.107</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=674</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City News</title>
      <description>Find out what's happening around Hurstville City in September and October</description>
      <pubDate>2010-09-01T10:36:45.263</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=675</guid>
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      <title>Help choose a career that best suits you</title>
      <description>A special expo to assist young people choose a suitable career will be held at Hurstville Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, 15 September</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-31T11:45:11.937</pubDate>
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      <title>Local visual art teachers present ‘After the Bell’ exhibition</title>
      <description>The talented works of local visual art teachers will be the focus of an upcoming exhibition, After the Bell, at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-27T13:30:13.937</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council announces recycling bin trial</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is set to trial recycling bins in public places throughout the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-27T17:08:50.633</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Strategic Plan presents opportunity for residents to have their say</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council is embarking on comprehensive community engagement process to assist in the development of its Community Strategic Plan (CSP</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-27T17:10:36.443</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominate your unsung hero today: 2011 Australia Day awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the Hurstville City community to nominate its unsung local heroes for three prestigious 2011 Australia Day awards</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-26T10:18:39.47</pubDate>
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      <title>Come and explore the geological history of Evatt Park</title>
      <description>Come and explore the geological history of Evatt Park, Lugarno during a special biodiversity walk on 2 September</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-13T10:58:21.207</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council becomes a ‘Good Sport</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has joined forces with the Australian Drug Foundation to launch the innovative ‘Good Sports’ Program in the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-11T11:46:42.227</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council supports Livable Housing Design guidelines</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is supporting a new initiative to promote good design in all new residential development in the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-11T11:49:21.76</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host Full Moon Film Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to come and enjoy free movies during the Full Moon Film Festival from 20 September – 4 October</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-10T14:11:07.367</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council City’s Red Tape Reduction Taskforce helps deliver financial and environmental savings</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has made significant financial and environmental savings since the introduction of its Red Tape Reduction Taskforce in May</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-06T15:31:08.2</pubDate>
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      <title>Leviathan: Adapted and directed by Stefo Nantsou (Based on the book Leviathan – The Unauthorized Biography of Sydney by John Birmingham</title>
      <description>Sydney Theatre Company, together with Hurstville and Liverpool City Councils, is delighted to announce a partnership that will bring a new Australian production to Sydney’s stages. Leviathan bridges the artistic worlds of the inner city and the south west, and plunges itself into our seadwelling city’s colourful history</description>
      <pubDate>2010-08-02T16:05:23.147</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=663</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council officers awarded for their work</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today congratulated two Hurstville City Council officers who were recently recognised at the Southern Sydney Training Awards night held at Club Central, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2010-07-28T13:32:41.87</pubDate>
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      <title>Author talk event: Harry Dillon to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Leading Academic and former journalist and broadcast producer, Harry Dillon will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 12 August</description>
      <pubDate>2010-07-28T13:34:13.65</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=662</link>
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      <title>Bonsai exhibition at Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>A special bonsai exhibition and demonstration will be held at Hurstville City Library on Saturday, 7 August</description>
      <pubDate>2010-07-22T10:15:14.617</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=660</link>
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      <title>Encounters with Animals exhibition</title>
      <description>Come and experience the wonders of the animal world at a new Hurstville Museum and Gallery exhibition, Encounters with Animals</description>
      <pubDate>2010-07-21T09:13:05.04</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=659</link>
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      <title>Get growing for the future on National Tree Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is calling on individuals, community groups and schools to ‘dig deep’ and plant trees as part of National Tree Day on Sunday, 1 August</description>
      <pubDate>2010-07-14T11:00:27.927</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=658</link>
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      <title>Making a Difference: Lions, Lioness, Leos exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to celebrate the outstanding and often unsung community work that Lions’ Clubs throughout the world carry out on a daily basis at a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2010-07-07T11:50:14.773</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=657</link>
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      <title>New bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link underway</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today handed over the keys to the contractor, Builtform Constructions Pty Ltd, to commence work on the new bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-29T15:29:35.75</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to host Chemical Clean Out weekend</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with the unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals stored in the kitchen, laundry, or garden shed</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-29T17:08:18.673</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=656</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=656</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark NAIDOC Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a week of events in recognition of 2010 NAIDOC Week</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-25T14:35:25.48</pubDate>
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      <title>Commonground exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to experience the connection between Aboriginal art, life history, family and womanhood at a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-25T15:41:44.47</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=654</link>
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      <title>Author talk at Hurstville City Library, Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</title>
      <description>International bestselling author, Alison Pearson will be a special guest speaker at Hurstville City Library on Thursday, 8 July</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-22T11:04:16.887</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=652</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark 2010 Refugee Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a special celebration in recognition of 2010 Refugee Week on Saturday, 26 June</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-21T15:40:24.777</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=651</link>
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      <title>Proposed boundary changes for Hurstville and Canterbury</title>
      <description>In response to community requests, Hurstville City Council and Canterbury City Council have developed a draft joint submission for proposed boundary changes to the two local government areas</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-04T09:47:25.983</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=649</link>
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      <title>Look After YOUR Mind’ during National Drug Action Week</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is hosting a joint special event for local youth to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol and illicit drug use during National Drug Action Week</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-04T09:48:48</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=650</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host Italian Community Open Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the local Italian community to get to know Hurstville City Council at a special free Open Day on Tuesday, 8 June</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-03T15:14:15.25</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=647</link>
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      <title>Transition Careers Expo</title>
      <description>The 11th annual Transition Careers Expo 2010 For People with Disabilities will be held at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre on Monday, 7 June</description>
      <pubDate>2010-06-03T16:58:43</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=648</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council introduces new taskforce to reduce red tape</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has introduced a new Red Tape Reduction Taskforce which will save time and money for both ratepayers and those doing business with Council</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-27T13:01:02.757</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=646</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom congratulated local business operators for their hard work and dedication at the 2010 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards last night</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-25T11:03:26.477</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=644</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark 2010 National Reconciliation Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a special celebration in recognition of 2010 National Reconciliation Week on Thursday, 27 May</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-25T13:26:48.13</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=645</link>
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      <title>Waste tender cancelled due to industry uncertainty</title>
      <description>Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale and Sutherland councils yesterday cancelled a tender for the processing and disposal of general solid waste (putrescibles) (Contract No</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-18T15:38:02.88</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=642</link>
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      <title>Come and see the ‘See Scapes’ exhibition</title>
      <description>The calming effects of water is the central theme of a new exhibition at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-18T15:42:49.13</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=643</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=643</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark 2010 National Reconciliation Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will celebrate the rich culture and history of the First Australians by hosting two events during National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-17T10:15:06.567</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=640</link>
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      <title>getting greener</title>
      <description>The Lower Georges River Sustainability Initiative (LGRSI) has launched the getting greener! program which is all about improving sustainability across the Lower Georges River catchment that incorporates parts of Hurstville City, Kogarah City, Rockdale City, and Sutherland Shire council areas</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-17T13:32:41.66</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=641</link>
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      <title>St George Art Awards – entries open soon</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today urged artists to begin preparing their entries for the inaugural St George Art Awards, which open on Monday, 2 August</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-13T15:10:09.817</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=639</link>
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      <title>Celebrate Library and Information Week</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library will host a vibrant program of events to showcase the large range of services it offers the local community, during May</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-12T10:03:17.913</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=638</link>
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      <title>Countdown begins for new waste services: Ratepayers to receive $60 cheque in early</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom said the countdown is on until a new waste contract is introduced, which will deliver a $60 cheque to ratepayers in the Hurstville local government area in early</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-11T12:44:42.663</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=637</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council raises more than $63,000 for PCI</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today said the Prostate Cancer Institute (PCI) was the big winner from Hurstville City Council’s St George Ball last Friday (30 April) night</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-04T15:48:55.41</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=636</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City News</title>
      <description>Find out what's happening around Hurstville City in May-June</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-03T11:31:13.033</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=634</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=634</link>
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      <title>E-marketing experts to share their secrets with Hurstville business community</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting Hurstville City’s business owners and operators to receive internet marketing and sales advice from three tech-savvy executives at a special corporate seminar on Tuesday, 11 May</description>
      <pubDate>2010-05-03T17:09:14.113</pubDate>
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      <title>Free Tree Giveaway</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council’s free tree giveaway will be held at Mortdale Memorial Park on Sunday, 9 May 2010, from 9.00am until 3.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2010-04-27T13:47:46.827</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=632</link>
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      <title>Local Landscapes exhibition</title>
      <description>The leafy green surrounds and colourful wildlife of the St George and Sutherland Shire regions are captured in a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2010-04-27T16:11:56.7</pubDate>
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      <title>Get paid $35 to dispose of your energy-guzzling second fridge</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging residents to cut energy bills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by disposing of old and inefficient fridges</description>
      <pubDate>2010-04-22T10:02:35.767</pubDate>
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      <title>Ray Martin to visit Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>One of Australia’s most well known and loved journalists, Ray Martin, will share his fascinating life story with local residents at Hurstville City Library on Friday, 30 April</description>
      <pubDate>2010-04-21T10:42:22.063</pubDate>
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      <title>There’s a War On! World War II at Home exhibition</title>
      <description>Experiences of local men, women and children who fought World War II on the home front are revealed in a Museums and Galleries NSW travelling exhibition, to open soon in Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2010-04-21T11:06:32.173</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=630</link>
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      <title>Community River Health Monitoring Program - Report Card</title>
      <description>The first Report Card on the health of the Georges River has been released. The Community River Health Monitoring Program Report Card provides a ‘snapshot ‘of the health of the whole of the Georges River and is the first of four Report Cards to be released during a two year monitoring program</description>
      <pubDate>2010-04-19T10:15:32.787</pubDate>
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      <title>Council celebrates local Lions, Rotary and SES groups</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom paid tribute to City of Hurstville Lions Club, the Rotary Club of Hurstville and the Hurstville State Emergency Services Unit at a Civic Reception on 13 April</description>
      <pubDate>2010-04-16T13:47:50.387</pubDate>
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      <title>Council wins $50k to help improve Cooks River quality</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council has received a $50,000 grant to help improve stormwater quality within the Cooks River catchment</description>
      <pubDate>2010-04-06T10:05:18.757</pubDate>
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      <title>Old Time Hollywood Glamour’ charity ball to support vital prostate cancer treatment and research</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to join Hurstville City Council in the fight against prostate cancer by attending the 2010 St George Ball at the Conca D’oro Events Centre, on Friday, 30 April</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Youth Week: The Hurzi Mix under 18s dance party</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is presenting a night of dance, DJs, films and fun in celebration of 2010 Youth Week, on Friday, 16 April</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-29T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to present Christmas Decoration Award to a home and business in</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will foster Christmas spirit during the festive season by rewarding the owner of the best decorated business and home in December</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council supports Earth Hour</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging the community to join the fight against climate change by participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, 27 March</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>The Beauty of Australian Birds exhibition</title>
      <description>The richness and diversity of Sydney’s native birdlife are on show in a new exhibition at Hurstville City Museum and Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-25T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to install pedestrian safety fencing at Peakhurst West Public School</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council last (Wednesday) night resolved to increase the safety of local students and their parents by installing new pedestrian safety fencing in the vicinity of Peakhurst West Public School</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-25T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting members of the local business sector to join with peers in celebrating their outstanding contributions to economic and community life on Monday, 24 May</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-22T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2010 Harmony Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to celebrate 2010 Harmony Day with a screening of short films on Thursday, 18 March</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Natural Baby Care workshop</title>
      <description>New and expecting mums and dads living in the Hurstville, Rockdale and Kogarah local government areas are invited to receive valuable tips on sustainable baby care at a special workshop on Wednesday, 24 March</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Community urged to share local bowling alley photos with Hurstville City Library, Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library, Museum and Gallery (LMG) is calling on the community to share photos and memories of Hurstville Bowling Alley – an iconic sports and leisure venue of local and national significance</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-10T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council unveils new look Penshurst commercial centre</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has officially unveiled the new look Penshurst commercial precinct, following recent upgrades in partnership with the Federal Government</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-08T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News</title>
      <description>Find out what's happening around Hurstville City in March-April</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-08T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=615</link>
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      <title>Colours exhibition</title>
      <description>Art lovers of all ages are invited to share in the joy creativity can bring at a showcase of works by Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery’s youngest ever solo exhibitors</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council celebrates 2010 Seniors Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a program of events in recognition of 2010 Seniors Week</description>
      <pubDate>2010-03-03T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging everyone in the community to help make a difference on Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 7 March</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council to celebrate women and help rebuild Haiti</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to recognise the achievements of women and contribute to the long-term rebuilding of Haiti at a special morning tea on Monday, 8 March</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council awards bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link tenders</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council awarded the tenders for the new bus/rail interchange and pedestrian access link in Hurstville CBD at its council meeting last (Wednesday) night</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-25T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council cuts electricity bill by</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council last night (Wednesday) accepted recommendations of the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) to award a tender for the supply of electricity for large sites and street lighting</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – February</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council will raise awareness of ovarian cancer during February</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Photo Gallery</title>
      <description>Relive the excitement of recent local events with a visit to Hurstville City Council's Photo Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=605</link>
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      <title>Book donation greatly expands Chinese language collection</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today thanked the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney for donating 462 books to Hurstville City Library</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=606</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting Sydneysiders to herald in the Year of the Tiger at the 2010 Hurstville Chinese New Year Street Festival on Saturday, 6 February</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-02T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council wins $566,900 for water and energy savings at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council has received a $566,900 grant to reduce water use and greenhouse gas emissions at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-02T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>St George WWII wardens urged to share stories with Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging St George residents who served as wardens in the national emergency services during World War II to share their memories in a Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition to be held in April</description>
      <pubDate>2010-02-01T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville’s junior golfers: 2009 Encourage Shield State Champions</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom has congratulated Hurstville Golf Club’s Junior Encourage Shield Team for defeating the best young players in NSW to become 2009 Encourage Shield State Champions</description>
      <pubDate>2010-01-29T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese New Year: Hurstville Celebrates exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to discover the story behind Hurstville Chinese New Year at a new photographic exhibition at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2010-01-28T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2010 Australia Day</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council hosted its annual Australia Day Awards on Thursday, 21 January</description>
      <pubDate>2010-01-22T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Dangerous Dreams Exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging the community to step into the shadows and explore the mysteries of the old world carnival in a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2010-01-25T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=597</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates Australia Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting everyone in Hurstville City to unite to celebrate what it means to be Australian on Tuesday, 26 January</description>
      <pubDate>2010-01-14T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=594</link>
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      <title>Joint Media Release - Local Chinese community warned about extortion scam</title>
      <description>Member for Oatley, the Hon Kevin Greene MP and the Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom are warning local Chinese residents to be on their guard following a number of extortion attempts over the past two months</description>
      <pubDate>2010-01-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council invites community to the movies</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to come and enjoy a selection of blockbuster films during the Hurstville Chinese New Year Hong Kong Film Festival (15-26 February</description>
      <pubDate>2010-01-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=593</link>
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      <title>Public Consultation: Draft Open Space, Recreation, Library&amp;nbsp;Community Facilities Strategy</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council is inviting the community to comment on a Draft Open Space, Recreation, Library and Community Facilities Strategy</description>
      <pubDate>2010-01-05T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council refutes 2GB on Film Festival and Christmas banners</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom has responded to claims made on Radio 2GB today (21 December) regarding the allocation of funding for the China Film Festival and Christmas decorations in</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-22T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=591</link>
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      <title>Public Consultation: Hurstville Comprehensive LEP 2011- Open Space&amp;nbsp;Waterways and Special Uses Discussion Papers</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced that Hurstville City Council is inviting the local community to have a say on future planning in Hurstville by commenting on two Discussion Papers on local land use zones</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News</title>
      <description>Find out what's happening around Hurstville City in December 2009 to February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Chinese New Year holiday activities</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting local children to have fun and learn something new during Hurstville City Council’s 2010 Chinese New Year school holiday activities, from 6 January to 21 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville celebrates Chinese New Year</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom officially launched Hurstville City Council’s 2010 Hurstville Chinese New Year program of events at Zilver Restaurant in Haymarket today</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-14T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>School holiday activities @ Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting local children to join in the fun at a series of boredom-busting holiday activities at Hurstville City Library and Penshurst Branch Library this summer</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-10T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Community urged to report illegal dumping</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today called on the community to be vigilant after a spate of illegal dumping across Hurstville City</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-09T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Join Quillis the dragon for a summer of reading</title>
      <description>Reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike are invited to join with Hurstville City Library’s dragon mascot Quillis over summer to experience the joy of books and go in the running for exciting prizes</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>The Artist’s Palette exhibition</title>
      <description>Homegrown artistic talent is the subject of a new exhibition by residents of the St George region at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library, Museum and Gallery unveils draft strategic plan</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today announced the release of Hurstville City Library, Museum and Gallery’s (LMG) draft Strategic Plan</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-01T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Residents invited to ‘snap’ Australian spirit and win a great prize</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging residents to get snapping and capture the spirit of Hurstville in a new Australia Day Council of NSW photography competition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-01T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council bans trans fats in new food premises</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council last (Wednesday) night banned the use of trans fats in all new food premises in the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-11-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Greening Hurstville - Issue</title>
      <description>Read the latest local environmental news in Issue 4 of Greening Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-11-25T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Walk Against Warming</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging the Hurstville community to join with thousands of Sydneysiders to demand renewable energy and a safe climate future</description>
      <pubDate>2009-11-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library annual book sale</title>
      <description>People of all ages are invited to come along and pick up a bargain at Hurstville City Library’s annual book sale from 27-29 November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-11-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Get Connected: classes for Baby Boomers</title>
      <description>Baby boomers have the opportunity to expand their horizons by attending a series of information sessions and events as part of Hurstville City Council’s ‘Get Connected’ program</description>
      <pubDate>2009-11-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council commends dedication of 45th Battalion plaque</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Phillip Sansom will dedicate a plaque to the 45th Infantry Battalion at a special ceremony at Mortdale Memorial Park on 7 November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-11-05T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Westpac Hurstville Pro-Am Tournament</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to experience the thrill of professional golfing at Hurstville Golf Course on Sunday, 8 November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-11-03T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Manga Madness exhibition</title>
      <description>Locally-conceived characters from the zany world of Japanese cartooning are the subject of a new Hurstville City Library, Museum and Gallery (LMG) exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-11-03T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Living on the Water’s Edge exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to discover the stories of the St George region and track how life on the banks of the Georges River has changed over time</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-28T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas EcoLiving Workshop</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting St George residents to learn tips to reduce their ecological footprint this Christmas at a free EcoLiving Workshop on Wednesday, 4 November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-27T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Author Talk: The Inconvenient Child</title>
      <description>Local book lovers are invited to experience the gritty true story of an abandoned Australian black child’s struggle for survival, at Hurstville City Library and Penshurst Branch Library on Thursday, 29 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-22T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Safe Work Australia Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom today urged the Hurstville City community to take steps to create healthy and risk-free workplaces during Safe Work Australia Week (25-31 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-22T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Georges River website launch</title>
      <description>Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee today (21 October 2009) launched a new interactive website (http://www.georgesriver.org.au) to provide the community with regular updates on the catchment’s rehabilitation</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-21T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Improve your swing this spring at Hurstville’s free birdie cages</title>
      <description>As the weather begins to warm up, keen golfers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to take advantage of Hurstville City’s free birdie cages to practice their skills</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Local Writers on Air</title>
      <description>Literature buffs and radio listeners are invited to help celebrate the launch of a lively recording of stories by local residents at Hurstville City Library on Wednesday, 21 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-14T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville’s child care centres take steps towards sustainability</title>
      <description>Acting Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Con Hindi has welcomed news that children and staff at Hurstville Preschool and Occasional Care Centre and Penshurst Long Day Care Centre will learn strategies to contribute to a greener planet in a local government edu</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-09T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Diwali – Festival of Light</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is inviting residents to bring along family, friends and a picnic rug for a night of Indian fashion, food and festivities at Timothy Reserve, Hurstville on Saturday, 17 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-09T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Discovery Film Screening</title>
      <description>Local film lovers are invited to an afternoon of heart-warming international and local cinema in Hurstville’s intimate Civic Theatre on Sunday, 18 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-09T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Change to Penshurst Branch Library opening hours on Monday</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library’s Penshurst Branch will open at 2.00pm on Monday, 12 October 2009 due to power outages on Hurstville City Council property</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-09T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Cheer on local table tennis stars at the World Masters Games</title>
      <description>Acting Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Con Hindi is encouraging sporting enthusiasts to head down to Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre to cheer on local table tennis players competing in the World Masters Games this month</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-02T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Making Tracks: 125 years of rail at Hurstville exhibition</title>
      <description>Acting Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Con Hindi is inviting the community to celebrate the history and significance of Hurstville railway station at a new Hurstville City Library photographic exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-02T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Visual Arts Discovery Day</title>
      <description>Budding artists are invited to set up their easels for an enlightening afternoon of creative expression in the leafy courtyard of Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery on Saturday, 3 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-28T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville residents urged to put their best foot forward on Walk to Work Day</title>
      <description>Acting Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Con Hindi is encouraging the community to take steps towards healthy living and reduce Hurstville City’s carbon footprint by participating in national Walk to Work Day on Friday, 2 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-28T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City News</title>
      <description>Find out what's happening around Hurstville City in October and November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-23T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=556</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Discovery Festival of Community Arts</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council’s 2009 Discovery Festival of Community Arts will showcase the talent and creativity of local residents from 1-30 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-23T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council receives award for outstanding governance</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council received a Local Government Award at the 2009 Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Management Excellence Awards in Sydney last Wednesday (16 September) night</description>
      <pubDate>2009-10-08T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council seeks Australia Day Award nominations</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is calling on the Hurstville City community to nominate its unsung local heroes for three prestigious 2010 Australia Day awards</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Show Offs #2 exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting the community to experience the creativity and enthusiasm of students from local special developmental schools at a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-23T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=528</link>
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      <title>Computer classes @ Hurstville City Library</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting community members to learn more about searching the web, sending emails and producing electronic documents at an upcoming series of inexpensive computer classes hosted by Hurstville City Library</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Meeting - Oatley Bowling Club site</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is encouraging residents to have a say on the future use of the former Oatley Bowling Club site at a Community Meeting hosted by Hurstville City Council on Saturday, 19 September</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=530</link>
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      <title>Cr Philip Sansom elected to Mayoral office</title>
      <description>Cr Philip Sansom was elected as the Mayor of Hurstville City Council at an extraordinary Council meeting tonight (Wednesday</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-10T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=524</link>
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      <title>Have your say on the future of Hurstville City Library, Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting residents to help determine the future direction of Hurstville City’s cultural activities and resources at a series of community consultation workshops on Wednesday, 23 September</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=525</link>
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      <title>Volunteers needed to give Georges River a health check</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Philip Sansom is inviting south-western Sydney residents to help give Georges River a health check in a new Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) waterway monitoring project</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-10T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=526</link>
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      <title>Manga workshops and exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting young residents to attend a series of Manga workshops, and go in the running to have their artwork showcased in an upcoming Hurstville City Library, Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery (LMG) exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-03T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=523</link>
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      <title>Don’t start assignments without yourtutor</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is encouraging students to take advantage of a free online tutoring program offered by Hurstville City Library</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-01T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=522</link>
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      <title>Official opening of the new Kingsgrove Community Centre</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today officially opened Hurstville City Council’s new $2.3 million community centre in Morgan Street, Kingsgrove</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=527</link>
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      <title>Impressions of Nature exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to experience the simplicity and beauty of nature at a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-27T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=453</link>
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      <title>History Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will host three special events in recognition of History Week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-27T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Greening Hurstville - September</title>
      <description>Read the latest local environmental news in Issue 3 of Greening Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-27T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=455</link>
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      <title>Council helping residents find their families</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the Hurstville City community to trial an online research tool which connects people with their ancestors from across the world</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=400</link>
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      <title>Nominate your 2009 Volunteer of the Year</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is calling on local organisations to nominate the unsung heroes who give their time to the community for a 2009 Hurstville City Council Volunteer of the Year Award</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=401</link>
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      <title>Christmas Card Competition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting creative young artists to design Hurstville City Council’s 2009 corporate Christmas card</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=402</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Community Directory takes the fuss out of venue hire</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council has taken the hard work out of finding a venue for hire by launching a comprehensive online database of local community halls and function spaces</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Open Day to showcase Heinrich Reserve regeneration</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to witness how Heinrich Reserve, Lugarno has been transformed through a Bushcare rehabilitation program at an Open Day on Saturday, 22 August</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council celebrates dedicated staff&amp;nbsp;local emergency workers</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati recently paid tribute to 16 emergency service workers and Hurstville City Council staff for going beyond the call of duty</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Social Plans Survey – have your say on community services</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting residents to have a say on Hurstville City’s future direction by completing a quick survey on local issues during August</description>
      <pubDate>2009-12-21T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Guide dogs welcome in Hurstville City’s public areas</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today issued a reminder that community members who receive assistance from guide dogs are welcome in all Hurstville City eating and drinking venues</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Social Plan - Community Consultation</title>
      <description>Residents can have a say on Hurstville City’s future direction by completing a survey on local social issues</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=216</guid>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to roll out new community infrastructure</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will roll out almost $1.6 million in community infrastructure improvements and upgrades over the next 12 months</description>
      <pubDate>2009-07-29T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host China Film Festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to come and enjoy free movies during the China Film Festival (27 September – 5 October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-07-29T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Sugar Extravaganza exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to indulge in something sweet at a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery Exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-07-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>National Family History Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is encouraging the community to embark on a voyage of discovery at a National Family History Week event hosted by Hurstville City Library, Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery (LMG) on Wednesday, 12 August</description>
      <pubDate>2009-07-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Get growing for the future on National Tree Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is calling on individuals, community groups and schools to join the pursuit to plant the 15 millionth tree on National Tree Day on Sunday, 2 August</description>
      <pubDate>2009-07-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Joanna Townsend to demystify marketing at Business Seminar</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting Hurstville City’s business owners to receive practical marketing advice from Nine Network Australia Finance reporter, Joanna Townsend, at a special corporate seminar on Tuesday, 11 August</description>
      <pubDate>2009-07-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council solves Golf Course GPS mystery</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today reassured the community that Hurstville City Council has no intention of developing, selling off or reducing the size of Hurstville Golf Course on Lorraine Street, Peakhurst</description>
      <pubDate>2009-07-08T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Register now for the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games table tennis competition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is encouraging Hurstville City’s table tennis players to show off their skills at the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games table tennis competition at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre in October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-30T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Commonground exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to experience the connection between Aboriginal art, life history, family and womanhood at a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-29T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark NAIDOC Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a week of events in recognition of 2009 NAIDOC Week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>In Living Memory exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to a new photographic exhibition at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery which pays tribute to the Stolen Generations</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Community urged to report illegal tree dumping</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today called on the community to be vigilant after a spate of illegal tree dumpings across the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Six Hurstville City playgrounds now smoke-free</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati announced today that six local playgrounds are now smoke-free as part of a plan to make Hurstville City a healthier place for families to enjoy rest and recreation</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council completes Cities for Climate Protection Program</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati has welcomed news that Hurstville City Council has significantly reduced its greenhouse gas emissions under the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia Program</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark 2009 Refugee Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a special celebration in recognition of 2009 Refugee Week on Wednesday, 17 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New Hurstville City Library website launched</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Library, Museum and Gallery (Hurstville LMG) services are now available 24/7 from home, school and work following the launch of a new interactive website</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-09T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>ECHOES in 2009 early childhood exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to experience the exuberance of local children at a vibrant new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-03T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati congratulated local business operators for their hard work and dedication at the 2009 Hurstville Excellence in Business Awards last night (1 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-03T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Mayoral Charity Golf Tournament launched</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati officially launched the 2009 Hurstville Mayoral Charity Golf Tournament at Hurstville City Council last night (21 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-28T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New Kingsgrove Community Centre progressing well</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that construction is progressing well on Hurstville City Council’s new $2.3 million community centre in Morgan Street, Kingsgrove</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark 2009 National Reconciliation Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a special celebration in recognition of 2009 National Reconciliation Week on Thursday, 28 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library celebrates National Simultaneous Storytime</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting local residents to join with more than 100,000 people from across the nation to participate in National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday, 27 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New Penshurst Branch Library opening hours</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that as of 1 June 2009, Hurstville City Library’s Penshurst Branch will change its hours of operation</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-18T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council raises more than $47,000 for PCI</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today said the Prostate Cancer Institute was the big winner from Hurstville City Council’s St George Ball last Friday (1 May) night</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-05T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Smoke-free trials in Hurstville City playgrounds</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati has announced that six local playgrounds will become smoke-free under a new trial to make Hurstville City a healthier place for families to enjoy rest and recreation</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-05T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council recognised for fostering cultural life</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today welcomed the news that Hurstville City Council was recognised for its commitment to culture and the arts at the 2009 Local Government Cultural Awards held at NSW Parliament House on 1 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-05T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to host Chemical Clean Out weekend</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with the unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals stored in the kitchen, laundry, or garden shed</description>
      <pubDate>2009-05-05T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council donates $30,000 to Victorian bushfire victims</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today presented a cheque for $25,888 to the Salvation Army Bush Fire Appeal to support the communities of regional Victoria which were impacted by devastating bushfires in early February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-28T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Antarctica - A Place in the Wilderness exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to gain a rare glimpse into Antarctic life in an exhilarating photographic exhibition opening at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery on Saturday, 2 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-24T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Drawings&amp;nbsp;Paintings: St George Area and Sydney Basin exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to a new exhibition capturing 19th Century shops and homes of the St George region, which opens at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery on Saturday, 2 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-24T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council hosts charity ball to help fund world class prostate cancer treatments</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to join Hurstville City Council in the fight against prostate cancer by attending the 2009 Mayoral Ball at the Conca D’oro Event Centre, on Friday, 1 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council unveils draft Management Plan</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced the release of Hurstville City Council’s draft Management Plan</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Penshurst and Narwee park naming competition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council is inviting residents to help name two parks in the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Location change for 2009 Free Tree Giveaway Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that the location has been changed for Hurstville City Council’s annual free tree giveaway day</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New Body Language exhibition at Hurstville</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to a new exhibition that explores the interaction between the human body and mind at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Living at the Water’s Edge: Stories of St George exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to step back in time and meet some of the St George Region’s earliest inhabitants at a new permanent Hurstville City Museum and Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Proposed boundary changes for Canterbury and Hurstville</title>
      <description>In response to community requests, Canterbury City Council and Hurstville City Council are working together on a joint submission for proposed boundary changes to the two local government areas</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville student appointed to 2009 YMCA Youth Parliament</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today congratulated Peakhurst student Farah Abdel Kahleq on her appointment to the 2009 YMCA Youth Parliament</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Harmony Day Concert</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced Hurstville City Council will partner with the NSW Department of Education and Training to host a special concert for the community in recognition of Harmony Day on Friday, 20 March</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council joins Earth Hour</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is encouraging the community to join the fight against climate change by participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, 28 March 2009, at 8.30pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library comes alive for Neighbour Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today invited the community to ‘borrow’ the real-life stories of fascinating individuals at Hurstville City Library on Wednesday, 25 March</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Ross Greenwood to share financial wisdom at Business Seminar</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati has invited Hurstville City’s business leaders and decision-makers to receive timely advice from Nine Network Australia’s Finance Editor Ross Greenwood at a special corporate seminar on Tuesday, 31 March</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council exploring options for Myles Dunphy Reserve bat colony</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced Hurstville City Council is working with the Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) on a plan to control the impact of a grey-headed flying fox colony currently living in Myles Dunphy</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day a great success in Hurstville City</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati has congratulated the local community for helping to keep the City of Hurstville rubbish-free on 2009 Clean Up Australia Day</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council donates $30,000 to help Victorian bushfire victims</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced Hurstville City Council will donate $30,000 to support the communities of regional Victoria impacted by recent devastating bushfires</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>St George Councils call on local bands and singers to enter Youth Week competition</title>
      <description>The three St George councils are inviting young people to wow audiences with their musical talents in a National Youth Week band and singing competition, on Saturday, 28 March</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council recognises International Women's Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will host a special concert for the community in recognition of International Women’s Day on Monday, 9 March</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council celebrates 2009 Seniors Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will host 12 days of events in recognition of 2009 Seniors Week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Developing China exhibition charts 30 years of Chinese reform</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to a new exhibition at Hurstville City Library commemorating the 30 years since China opened trade with the world and initiated major economic reforms</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Library Mandarin story time wins award</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today welcomed news that Hurstville City Council has received a Friends of Libraries Australia (FOLA) Award for an innovative cross-cultural literacy initiative for babies and toddlers</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council helps community keep fit in great outdoors</title>
      <description>Mayor Badalati said Council has installed exercise stations at Olds Park in Mortdale and Smith Park in Kingsgrove under its Infrastructure Plus capital works program in the suburbs</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>St George and Sutherland Shire councils win $1.9 million to rehabilitate popular recreational waterway</title>
      <description>St George and Sutherland Shire councils have received a $1.9 million grant from NSW Environmental Trust to rehabilitate the popular recreational waterway, the lower Georges River</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council venue inspections highly commended</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati announced today that Hurstville City Council is leading the way in community safety by teaming with local police and fire authorities to conduct regular safety inspections of bars, clubs and other entertainment</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Worlds of Wonder – Magic of the Sideshow exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to step right up and experience the magic and mystique of an old world carnival at a new Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council restructures Library and Museum branches</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced an organisational restructure of Hurstville City Library, Museum and Gallery to drive improved productivity and a stronger customer focus</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to revitalise Library and Museum</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced an exciting new revitalisation of St George Regional Museum, Hurstville City Library, and Penshurst Branch Library</description>
      <pubDate>2009-02-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Business leaders gather at Hurstville City Council</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today praised the local business community for participating in Council's inaugural Business Leaders' Dinner on Tuesday, 10 February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-02-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is encouraging everyone in the community to don a pair of gloves and join with friends and family to help clean up the Hurstville local government area as part of Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, 1 March</description>
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      <title>From Saris to Surf Exhibition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to a new exhibition that draws its inspiration from the vast, exotic subcontinent of India, and Australia, the land of breaking waves, at Hurstville City Museum&amp;nbsp;Gallery</description>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates 2009 Australia Day</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council hosted its annual Australia Day Awards on Thursday, 22 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-02-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council hosts free Chinese New Year Concert</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is inviting the community to continue celebrating Hurstville Chinese New Year at a pop concert in Hurstville Entertainment Centre's Marana Auditorium on Saturday, 31 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-02-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Mortdale encouraged to ‘Retail your Rubbish</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is encouraging residents to pick up a bargain and support environmental sustainability by attending a mass garage sale in Mortdale on Saturday, 31 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-02-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville celebrates Chinese New Year</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council kicked off a month of Chinese New Year celebrations with a spectacular Street Festival in Forest Road on Saturday, 17 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-02-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council’s free mulch giveaway this weekend</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today reminded local residents that Hurstville City Council will host a free mulch giveaway this Saturday, 24 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-06T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council's free mulch giveaway this weekend</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today reminded local residents that Hurstville City Council will host a free mulch giveaway this Saturday, 24 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-02-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>th Annual Antiques&amp;nbsp;Collectables Fair</title>
      <description>The 11th annual Antiques and Collectables Fair, incorporating the 7th Annual Royal Doulton Collectors Fair, is to be held on 10 - 12 February 2006 at the Marana Auditorium Civic Centre, MacMahon St, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council unveils memorial for people killed and injured at work</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati unveiled a plaque in remembrance of those who have died or been injured at work outside Hurstville Civic Centre last Thursday (25 July) morning</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council launches 2008-12 Management Plan</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati officially launched Council’s 2008-2012 Management Plan to residents and the business community at two special functions at the Civic Centre last week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Oval to host elite cricket matches</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati has welcomed news that Hurstville Oval will host a series of high profile international and interstate cricket matches in late 2008 and early</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council donates $20,000 to help Chinese earthquake victims</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced Hurstville City Council will donate $20,000 to support the communities of Sichuan province in China, following a massive earthquake in the region on 12 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council donates $20,000 to help Chinese earthquake victims</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced Hurstville City Council will donate $20,000 to support the communities of Sichuan province in China, following a massive earthquake in the region on 12 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Johnny Warren Sports Centre to receive $68k lighting upgrade</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced plans for a $68,000 lighting upgrade at Johnny Warren Sports Centre, in preparation for hosting the World Masters Games table tennis championships in October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark NAIDOC Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will host three events in recognition of 2008 NAIDOC Week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Bushcare to regenerate Pearce Avenue Reserve</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati has welcomed plans to re-instate the bushland corridor linking Pearce Avenue Reserve in Peakhurst with Salt Pan Creek, a tributary to one of Hurstville’s primary natural assets, the Georges River</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations sought for NSW Volunteer Award</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is calling on local not-for-profit groups to nominate their most dedicated workers for a 2008 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Dig deep and plant a tree on National Tree Day</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati is calling on individuals, community groups and schools to ‘dig deep’ and plant trees as part of National Tree Day on Sunday, 27 July</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Oatley Park celebrates 120 years</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville Mayor, Cr Vince Badalati recently marked the 120th anniversary of one of the City’s most popular recreational facilities, Oatley Park</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Annette Webb and Friends exhibition</title>
      <description>An eclectic exhibition of local Aboriginal art at St George Regional Museum invites visitors to immerse themselves in stories of womanhood, heritage and spirituality</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council celebrates local sporting achievements</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati paid tribute to local sporting legends at a special Hurstville City Council reception last Tuesday night (10 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council and Shopfront to stage multimedia youth festival</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will partner with Shopfront Theatre for Young People to present a thought-provoking multimedia festival in Hurstville CBD in late August</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Residents invited to name new Beverly Hills Child Care Centre</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council is inviting residents to name the new Beverly Hills Child Care Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Study to improve waste disposal for Hurstville residents</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is participating in a new joint study to help improve the way it collects and disposes of residential waste</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Penshurst residents to enjoy new parkland</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati officially opened a new public park at 449-453 Forest Road, Penshurst last Thursday (22 May) morning</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to mark 2008 National Reconcilliation Week</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will host two events in recognition of 2008 National Reconcilliation Week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville has best cricket ground in Sydney</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Cr Vince Badalati today welcomed news that Hurstville Oval has been recognised as Sydney’s best cricket ground for the fourth consecutive year</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New community centre for Kingsgrove</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that work is set to commence on a new $2 million multi-purpose community centre in Kingsgrove</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council receives award for fostering cultural life</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today welcomed news that Hurstville City Council was recognised for its innovative community culture programs at the 2008 Local Government Cultural Awards which were held at NSW Parliament House on 2 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Pacific Islands exhibition reveals elaborate designs</title>
      <description>A photographic exhibition entitled ‘Pacific Patterns’ is taking St George Regional Museum visitors on a stunning visual journey through our neighbouring islands</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Pacific Islands exhibition reveals elaborate designs</title>
      <description>A photographic exhibition entitled ‘Pacific Patterns’ is taking St George Regional Museum visitors on a stunning visual journey through our neighbouring islands</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=56</guid>
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      <title>Council to host Chemical Clean Out weekend</title>
      <description>Are you wondering what to do with the unwanted, out-of-date or disused household chemicals stored in the kitchen, laundry, or garden shed</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Paper collage exhibition captures life in abstract</title>
      <description>Be inspired and challenged by a new art exhibition, Abstractions, by longtime comic strip creator, Reg Pitt, at St George Regional Museum</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=58</link>
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      <title>New partnership to fight cancer in Hurstville</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced a new partnership between Hurstville City Council and The Cancer Council to help reduce the impact of cancer on local residents</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to install CCTV system</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council will install CCTV cameras in three separate locations throughout the Hurstville CBD</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council proposes changes to DCP</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today welcomed the proposed draft changes to Hurstville City Council’s Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Hurstville local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council unveils $5.5 million expansion of Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today unveiled plans for the proposed $5.5 million expansion of gymnasium facilities and car park at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council raises in excess of $60,000 for Prostate Cancer Institute at St George Hospital</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today said the Prostate Cancer Institute (PCI) was the big winner from Hurstville City Council’s St George Ball last Friday (18 April) night</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Save money and the environment</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will host a free five-week course, EnviroWorks, to help educate the local community on how to save money and the environment</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council unveils draft 2008-2012 Management Plan</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced the release of Hurstville City Council’s draft 2008-2012 Management Plan</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New Narwee housing estate street naming competition</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that Hurstville City Council is inviting residents to help name the four new streets which have been created in the redevelopment of the former Narwee Boys High School site</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to host St George Ball</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will host the St George Ball at the Conco D’ora Event Centre on Friday, 18 April</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrate the St George Festival at Olds Park</title>
      <description>The annual Festival of St George Family Fun Day will be held at Olds Park in Penshurst on Sunday, 6 April 2008 from 10.00am</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council adopts new street signage guidelines</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has adopted new guidelines for the design of street signage and community facility signs throughout the local government area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council’s new child care centre underway</title>
      <description>Renovation work has commenced at the former Beverly Hills Bowling Club site to make way for Hurstville City Council’s new $2.3 million long day care centre and family day care centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Mortdale Fire Brigade celebrates its centenary</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today congratulated Mortdale Fire Brigade on 100 years of service to the community</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Free Tree Giveaway Day</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is holding its annual free tree giveaway day at Mortdale Memorial Park on Sunday, 30 March 2008 between 9.00am and 3.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council joins Earth Hour</title>
      <description>In an effort to help address the issue of global warming, Hurstville City Council will support Earth Hour 2008 on Saturday, 29 March 2008 at 8 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=40</link>
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      <title>Live Life’ during 2008 Seniors Week</title>
      <description>To help celebrate 2008 Seniors Week (30 March – 7 April), Hurstville City Council has organised a diverse and entertaining range of activities that will delight older residents in the community</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=41</link>
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      <title>Development and Building Industry Forum</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has appointed an independent consultant to undertake a comprehensive review of its Development Application system</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=39</link>
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      <title>New medical centre for Hurstville underway</title>
      <description>Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Vince Badalati today announced that the first step in the development of a new state-of-the-art medical centre in Dora Street, Hurstville was underway</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Library Lovers Day at Hurstville and Penshurst</title>
      <description>Book lovers are invited to celebrate their love affair with books this Valentine’s Day (14 February) at Hurstville City Library and Penshurst Branch Library</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=38</link>
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      <title>Hurstville celebrates Chinese New Year</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council celebrated Chinese New Year 2008 with a spectacular festival in Forest Road on Saturday (2 February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville celebrates Chinese New Year</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will celebrate Chinese New Year 2008 with a spectacular festival in Forest Road on Saturday, 2 February, 2008 from 10.45am to 4.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-04-07T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=35</link>
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      <title>Beverly Hills Long Day Care</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is constructing a new long day care centre and family day care centre at the former Beverly Hills Bowling Club site in Vanessa Street, Beverly Hills</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council ends rate payer funded travel</title>
      <description>Deputy Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Chris Minns announced that Council would amend the Councillor entitlement for funding overseas travel at last night's (Wednesday) Council meeting</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council slashes street party red tape</title>
      <description>Deputy Mayor of Hurstville, Cr Chris Minns introduced changes to the road closures for street party application process at last night's (Wednesday) Council meeting</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Councillor resigns</title>
      <description>Cr Joanne Morris tendered her resignation from Council at last night's (Wednesday) Hurstville City Council meeting</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council wins StateCover OHS Excellence Award</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council took out the StateCover OHS Excellence Award 2007 at the annual StateCover Conference on 30-31 August</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrate History Week 2007 in Hurstville</title>
      <description>To celebrate History Week 2007, Hurstville City Council is holding a series of events from 15-23 September</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>St George Sustainability Expo at Lugarno</title>
      <description>A native animal farm, interactive aquarium, environmental theatre performance and composting workshops are just some of the many attractions at the upcoming St George Sustainability Expo</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Full Moon Festival</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will host the 2007 Full Moon Festival in Memorial Square, Hurstville, on Saturday, 15 September</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Great Expectations - A Birth Journey in Australia</title>
      <description>A special exhibition exploring different childbirth experiences is currently on display at St George Regional Museum</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Exhibitions galore at St George Regional Museum</title>
      <description>St George Regional Museum is set to unveil two new exhibitions created by local school students</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Community Garden wins $3,000 grant</title>
      <description>Hurstville Community Garden Association has been awarded a $3,000 grant from Australia's Open Garden Scheme Grants Program</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Joint waste contract saves money for Hurstville residents</title>
      <description>Residents in the Hurstville local government area are set to benefit greatly from the recent signing of a new joint waste contract with Kogarah and Rockdale councils</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Don't start your assignment without an assistant</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library has launched a new one-stop resource website which will help students of all ages to do their homework and research assignments</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=112</link>
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      <title>Development Application tracking is now available online</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has made tracking Development Applications (DAs) much easier with the introduction of a new online system</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=114</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Golf Course takes an exciting new direction</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has engaged the services of a sports and leisure planning and management consultancy firm to develop an exciting new direction for Hurstville Golf Course</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Free child restraint safety check day</title>
      <description>Due to overwhelming community demand, Hurstville City Council will host another free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre on Saturday, 30 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=116</link>
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      <title>Free child restraint safety check day</title>
      <description>Due to overwhelming community demand, Hurstville City Council will host another free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre on Saturday, 30 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council Launches 2007-10 Management Plan</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council officially launched its 2007-2010 Management Plan at a special function in the Civic Centre last Tuesday (19 June) night</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville celebrates NAIDOC Week's 50th Anniversary</title>
      <description>As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations for NAIDOC Week 2007, Hurstville City Council will kick off a series of events between 2-6 July, with an official opening ceremony to be held on the centre stage of Westfield Shopping Centre, Hurstville on</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Green City Garden Competition and Environment Awards</title>
      <description>Do you have a green thumb in the garden? Or an outstanding environmental initiative which you would like to share with others? Then Hurstville City Council is looking for you</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Help your kids have a better start to school</title>
      <description>Parents of children starting school in the next year or two are invited to a "Starting School Information Evening" to be held from 7:00pm - 8:30pm on Wednesday 20 June in the hall at Kingsgrove High School, corner of Kingsgrove Road&amp;nbsp;Stoney Creek Ro</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Long awaited Community Garden Opening</title>
      <description>On Sunday 3 June from 12pm-2pm, the Hurstville Community Garden Association will open their long awaited garden on the corner of Cross and Wright Streets, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-16T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Commemorative Plaque unveiled as part of National Reconciliation Week</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council in conjunction with the Hurstville Aboriginal Advisory Committee yesterday unveiled a commemorative plaque situated adjacent to the Civic Centre in MacMahon St, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>From Shanghai to Sydney' - An exhibition by artist Clara He</title>
      <description>Dr Xiao Yan He (Clara He), a medical scientist and artist, is staging an exhibition of oil on canvas paintings, titled ‘From Shanghai to Sydney' at the St George Regional Museum from 2 - 28 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Our Future Environment' Art Competition</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council in collaboration with Cleanaway, Council's waste and recycling contractor, launched the ‘Our Future Environment' Art Competition in February 2007. The competition encouraged local primary schools to think about the environmen</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=133</link>
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      <title>Our Future Environment' Art Competition</title>
      <description>In February 2007, Hurstville City Council in collaboration with Cleanaway, Council's waste and recycling contractor, launched the ‘Our Future Environment' Art Competition. The winners are set to be recognised at a special presentation on Tuesday 5 Ju</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Family Storytime celebrates National Families Week</title>
      <description>Penshurst Branch Library held their inaugural Family Storytime on Friday, 18th May at 6.00pm, to encourage families to celebrate National Families Week 2007. This coincides with the UN International Day of Families</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>National Reconciliation Week 2007 - Lime Kiln Bay Walk</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is inviting the community to participate in a walk around Lime Kiln Bay, on Thursday 7 June, as part of the celebrations for National Reconciliation Week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Business Awards</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council rewarded local businesses with awards for excellence at the annual Hurstville City Business Awards ceremony held at the Marana Auditorium on Tuesday 1 May. The Awards ceremony was attended by over 300 small business owners as</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Don't let your children be victims of faulty child vehicle restraints</title>
      <description>Due to an overwhelming demand, Hurstville City Council will hold another Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day on Saturday 5 May 2007, at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council gives e-waste new chance at life</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is proud to be providing residents with a practical way to reduce the amount of e-waste that ends up in local landfills. Australia Post, Officeworks, Harvey Norman, Tandy, Dick Smith Electronics and Powerhouse are some of the</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council reaches a milestone in reducing greenhouse gas emissions</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has reached its fourth milestone as part of the Cities for Climate Protection Program (CCP). CCP is an international program focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from both the corporate and community sectors. Achieving</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-29T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>A big step forward for Master Plan as Council acquires essential property sites</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has acquired two properties at 243A and 245-247 Forest Road, which are central to the City Centre Master Plan. The acquisition of these sites will improve pedestrian and disabled access from the new Bus Interchange to Hurstvil</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville celebrates 120 years of municipality</title>
      <description>On 25 March 2007, Hurstville City Council celebrated 120 years of the Municipal District of Hurstville. To commemorate this milestone, Councils Archives section has set up a display of significant historical documents in the Customer Service section</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>French Mayor to visit Hurstville as part of 2007 ANZAC Day ceremonies</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is welcoming special guest, Ms Nelly Maufroy, Mayor of Bellenglise, France, as part of the 2007 ANZAC Day ceremonies. A function is being held at the Civic Centre, Hurstville, in conjunction with the Kogarah and Rockdale Counc</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Businesses work with Council and Police to benefit Mortdale CBD</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, working with local businesses and police, will take a pro-active approach for crime prevention within the Mortdale shopping centre area. The inaugural first meeting to form a Business Watch Program was held on Monday, 19 Marc</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Businesses work with Council and Police to benefit Mortdale CBD</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, working with local businesses and police, will take a pro-active approach for crime prevention within the Mortdale shopping centre area. The inaugural first meeting to form a Business Watch Program was held on Monday, 19 Marc</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Earth Hour' aims for a global scale</title>
      <description>At 7.30pm on 31 March 2007, residents and businesses from all over the greater Sydney metropolitan region are being invited to switch off their lights for one full hour. Called ‘Earth Hour', this simple action is a sign of people's commitment to redu</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Eco-living workshop will help you save energy and water</title>
      <description>If you want to learn how to save energy and water in your home then the St George Councils can show you. On Saturday 5 May, Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale Council's will be running a combined Eco-living workshop. The workshop will run from 2.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Come and collect your free trees</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is once again holding its annual tree giveaway day on Sunday, 15 April 2007 at Mortdale Memorial Park, Oxford St Mortdale from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville appoints new General Manager</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has announced that Mr Victor Lampe has been appointed its new General Manager. “Mr Lampe has extensive experience within the local government sector and has been acting in the position of General Manager since October last ye</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville's history comes alive with 'Way Back When</title>
      <description>Local history will come alive with a joint 2NBC and Hurstville City Council initiative. The two organizations will hold a special Seniors Week 2007 Premiere Gala Presentation called ‘Way Back When', with two shows on Thursday 15 March at the Civic Th</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Free child restraint and safety check days</title>
      <description>Come along to Hurstville City Council's free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Days, which will be held at the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre on Saturday 31 March, Saturday 5 May and Saturday 2 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Forum on body image celebrates differences for International Women's Day</title>
      <description>As part of its celebration for International Women's Day the St George Regional Museum is hosting a lively forum on body image issues for women in Australia</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Live Life' to the full with Seniors Week</title>
      <description>Live Life' is the message Hurstville City Council is promoting to it's seniors for this year's Seniors Week celebrations. Seniors Week 2007 will be celebrated in Hurstville from Thursday 15 to Saturday 24 March showcasing diverse and entertaining ac</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Portraits showcase Macedonian contribution to Sydney art scene</title>
      <description>A photographic exhibition will showcase the contribution Macedonian artists are making to Sydney's art scene. Local photographer Ilia Uzunoski has created “Macedonian Art in Sydney by Portraits” which will be on exhibition at the St George Regional</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Great Expectations': What's your birth story</title>
      <description>Do you have an interesting story to tell about your birth or the birth of one of your family members? If you do, then the St George Regional Museum wants to hear from you</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Celebrates Harmony Day with a Special Concert</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will be celebrating Harmony Day this year by putting on the “St George Harmony Concert” at the Marana Auditorium on Wednesday 21 March 2007. The concert will take place from 10.30am - 12.30pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council XI exact revenge on the Hurstville Police XI</title>
      <description>The Hurstville City Council XI has won the annual cricket match against the Hurstville Police XI in an enthralling encounter played at Hurstville Oval on 11 February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese New Year Festival a red-hot success</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Councils Chinese New Year Festival held on 10 February 2007 has been a resounding success. On a beautiful February day the public turned out in great numbers to welcome in the Year of the Pig and were treated to a day of colour, energ</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day</title>
      <description>Clean Up Australia Day for the Hurstville Local Government Area is set to be held on Sunday 4 March and Council is hoping to see even more people turn out than last year</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Special Exhibition called 'Releasing the Dreaming' at the St George Regional Museum</title>
      <description>A special exhibition of ceramic works by a group called Qu4tro will be showcased at St George Regional Museum from 31 March to 1 May 2007. Experience the creative talent of Elva Henderson, Robyn McOnie, Macarena Aliste-Soca and Gilbert Sant</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council XI aims for revenge against Police XI in annual cricket match</title>
      <description>The annual Hurstville City Council versus Hurstville Police cricket match will be played on Sunday 11 February at Hurstville Oval, Dora St, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Fridge Buyback Program Update</title>
      <description>In January, a Fridge Buyback Program for the collection of old, energy inefficient domestic second hand fridges, took its 1500th booking. “This result was reached almost one year before the original anticipated date which shows a fantastic commitment</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Library to launch new software system 'Spydus</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library has recently completed the transition to a new library software system called ‘Spydus' which will provide many improvements for their patrons. The launch of the new system is being held at the Library on Friday 9 February at</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>th Annual Antiques&amp;nbsp;Collectables Fair</title>
      <description>The 12th annual Antiques and Collectables Fair, incorporating the 8th Annual Royal Doulton Collectors Fair, is to be held on 9 - 11 February 2006 at the Marana Auditorium Civic Centre, MacMahon St, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Celebrates 'Year of the Pig' at Chinese New Year Festival</title>
      <description>Hurstville will spectacularly welcome the Year of the Pig at its Chinese New Year celebrations which will be held on Saturday 10 February 2007 on Forest Road Hurstville. “This will be the fifth Chinese New Year Festival held in Hurstville and it's gr</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council's Bushcare program continues outstanding work</title>
      <description>The State of the Environment Report 2005/06, shows that Hurstville City Council's Bushcare program has carried out a number of positive initiatives over the last year. “Council has approximately 80 hectares of remnant bushland and the protection of t</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council's Masterplan studies on exhibition</title>
      <description>As part of Hurstville City Council's Masterplan project, a draft City Centre Traffic Study and draft City Centre Public Domain Plan is currently being publicly exhibited until Friday 9 February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Citizens of the Year announced</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Young Sportsperson of the Year were announced at the Australia Day Awards Dinner held at the Conca D'oro, in Riverwood, on Thursday 18th January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>A collection of art works good enough to eat</title>
      <description>The St George Regional Museum has become the new home to a wonderful collection of cakes, sugar art and associated objects courtesy of the former Australian Cake and Sugar Art Gallery and Museum</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Saving the planet needn't cost business the earth</title>
      <description>Small businesses in the St George region are being offered advice on how to save the environment and save money at the same time</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>John Stanley to be Hurstville's Australia Day Ambassador</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Councils Australia Day Ambassador for 2007 is Mr John Stanley, who is a 31 year veteran of the radio journalism industry. John will be attending Hurstville's Australia Day Dinner on Thursday January 18th 2007 and also the Australia Da</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New Plan of Management for Hurstville's Sportsgrounds</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has adopted the Sportsground Generic Plan of Management at the Council meeting held on Wednesday 13th December 2006. “The aim of the Plan of Management is to provide guidelines to assist with the maintenance, management, use a</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Bank of China supports New Year Celebrations</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Chinese New Year Celebrations have been boosted by a $10,000 sponsorship from the Bank of China. The Chief Executive of the Bank, Mr Frank Huang presented a cheque to the Mayor of Hurstville on Thursday 11th January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Alcohol Free Zone for Riverwood approved by Council</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has adopted the proposal for the establishment of an Alcohol Free Zone (AFZ) in Riverwood along both sides of Belmore Rd from Shenstone Rd to Josephine St for a period of three years, at the Council meeting held on 13th Decemb</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Council committed to water saving initiatives</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has installed four 9,000 litre rainwater tanks at Council's Works Depot over the 2006 period, according to the State of the Environment Report 2005/06, helped by the ‘Australian Governments' Community Water Grants' program</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Garden gets the go ahead from Hurstville City Council</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has approved a new Community Garden to be built next to the Cross and Wright St Intersection, on the site of a remnant parcel of land at the bowling green of the former Hurstville Bowling Club</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Ned Kelly - Saint or Sinner</title>
      <description>St George residents are being challenged to sort the fact from fiction surrounding the story of bushranger Ned Kelly in a National Museum of Australia travelling exhibition on show at the St George Regional Museum</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>St George Council's support the St George Hospital</title>
      <description>The St George Hospital has received a donation from the combined St George Council's of Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale for a staggering $82,263, in a special presentation held at the Hospital on Monday 18th December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Ross River Virus on the rise</title>
      <description>An increase in mosquito-borne Ross River Virus infections earlier this year in residents of the Sutherland Shire and Hurstville City living near the Georges River has prompted the South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Public Health Unit to issue a healt</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Give your children a better start to school</title>
      <description>Starting school is a BIG event in the lives of young children and their families. It is about being BIG enough to go to BIG school which is a BIG place with BIG children! Hurstville Council in conjunction with the ‘Families First - Transition to Scho</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Make your home bushfire proof this summer</title>
      <description>As the summer temperatures continue to rise the risk of bushfires becomes more and more of a threat. That's why Hurstville City Council along with the NSW Fire brigade is asking that people make sure their homes are bushfire proof this summer</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council signs Sister City accord with Tamworth Regional Council</title>
      <description>The 6th December 2006 saw the official signing of the Sister City accord between Hurstville City Council and Tamworth Regional Council in the Council Chambers MacMahon St, Hurstville. “The signing of this accord means that Hurstville Council can main</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Mortdale Community Safety Audit carried out</title>
      <description>In mid November a Community Safety Audit was carried out upon the Mortdale Central Business District by representatives of Hurstville City Council along with the Police, business owners and residents. “The idea behind the community safety audit is to</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>The outlook is good for the State of Hurstville's Environment</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Snapshot - State of the Environment Report 2005-2006 has been released and gives an interesting insight into the condition of Hurstville's natural environment and the programs and initiatives that Council is using to improve it. “The S</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville's Volunteers of the Year announced at a special function</title>
      <description>Coinciding with International Volunteer Day, Hurstville City Council announced it's Volunteer of the Year award recipients at a special reception held at the Civic Centre, McMahon St, Hurstville on Tuesday 5 December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville's Home Library Service Christmas Concert features stellar line up</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library's Home Library Service Christmas Concert will be held at the Civic Theatre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville, on Monday 11 December at 2.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Come and explore the history and hidden treasures of Pompeii</title>
      <description>The St George Regional Museum is offering a wonderful opportunity to spend a day with Pompeiian specialist Jaye Pont as she conducts a Teachers in-service program all about Pompeii. Jaye Pont is an archaeologist working with the Anglo American Proje</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Carols bring Christmas spirit to Hurstville</title>
      <description>Community groups and churches are waiting to bring Christmas cheer to Hurstville. A series of Carols by Candlelight services are set to be staged at different locations in the Hurstville area throughout December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council gains new park for Narwee at bargain basement cost</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has secured a large area of open space as part of the redevelopment of the old Narwee High School site</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=185</guid>
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      <title>km/h Speed Zone Alert Systems installed in Hurstville</title>
      <description>Two sites in the Hurstville Local Government Area have been selected by the Roads and Traffic Authority to have special electronic school speed zone alert systems installed prior to December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Fun and games at Olds Park to celebrate International Day for People with a Disability</title>
      <description>The St George Migrant Resource Centre in association with Hurstville and Rockdale City Councils will be having a celebration for the International Day for People with a Disability at Olds Park, Penshurst on Friday 1st December 2006 from 11.00am to</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville celebrates International Day of People with a Disability</title>
      <description>To celebrate International Day of People with a Disability 2006, the St George Regional Museum is hosting a panel discussion, which will be auslan interpreted, and tour of the Intimate Encounters exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Smoke alarms are saving lives</title>
      <description>As of 1 November 2006 it is now an offence not to have a smoke alarm fitted in all homes and other shared accommodation where people sleep in NSW</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas is coming to Hurstville</title>
      <description>Come and celebrate the arrival of Santa to Hurstville at Hurstville City Councils ‘Christmas Comes to Hurstville' celebration in Memorial Square on Thursday 7 December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>St George Regional Museum awarded Federal Community Heritage Grant</title>
      <description>The St George Regional Museum has been awarded a $2,700 Federal Community Heritage Grant to fund a Significance Assessment of the Museum's core collection which relates to the history of the St George region between 1788 and 1970s</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council set to hold Food Handling Seminars</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is offering free Food Safety and Hygiene Seminars for all food handlers who work in a registered food premises within the Hurstville Local Government Area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=193</link>
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      <title>Alcohol Free Zone to be established in Riverwood</title>
      <description>Council is set to put a proposal up for public consultation concerning the establishment of an Alcohol Free Zone along both sides of Belmore Rd in Riverwood from Shenstone Rd to Josephine St for a period of three years</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=194</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Council announces Community Grants for</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has announced its community grants for</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council's cash position continues to improve</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's financial position continues to show improvement with the release of its latest Cash and Investments report. “Council's reserve funds currently stand at $39.25m as of October 17th 2006, which is a $5.5m increase since July</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Garbage collection disturbance in Lorraine St, Peakhurst</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council have been informed of a complaint from a resident of Lorraine St, Peakhurst alleging that a Council waste collection vehicle collected bins from the area between 3.30am to 4.00am on Wednesday 25th October</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=197</link>
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      <title>Quarterly Review reveals Hurstville Council's shrinking deficit</title>
      <description>Stringent financial management processes Hurstville City Council put in place over the past couple of years are beginning to bear fruit. The final Quarterly Review for the 2005/06 financial year has revealed that Council had an operating result of a</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Appoints Acting-General Manager</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has appointed Mr Victor Lampe as the Acting-General Manager of the Council until a permanent appointment can be made in the new year</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Picnic Shelters to be built at Smith Park</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has approved the construction of two new picnic shelters at Smith Park, Kingsgrove to provide facilities for those using the recently installed electric barbeque</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=200</link>
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      <title>Help your children become safer drivers</title>
      <description>Following the tragic deaths of four high school students on the NSW north coast there has never been a more important time to help teenagers become safer drivers. Hurstville City Council in association with the RTA will be running two workshops for p</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=201</link>
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      <title>GreenCity Award Winners Announced</title>
      <description>The winners of Hurstville City Council's GreenCity Garden and Environment Awards were announced on Tuesday 17th October at an official reception hosted by the Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Noisy Miner becomes a local menace</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Councils Bushcare program is worried about the major threat that a species of bird called the Noisy Miner is causing to smaller species of birds in and around the Hurstville area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>HSBC Bank Volunteers to Help Hurstville Environment</title>
      <description>In an exercise that you would not stereotypically associate with a bunch of bankers, HSBC Bank Aust. Ltd is sending a group of ten volunteers along with five members of the Marine Drive and Oatley Park Bushcare groups to help plant trees and learn ab</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Guided Bushwalk - Myles Dunphy Reserve</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is inviting interested members of the public to participate in a guided bushwalk through Myles Dunphy Reserve</description>
      <pubDate>2009-06-26T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=205</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=205</link>
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      <title>Remembrance Day Service will impact on traffic flows</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is reminding residents that Memorial Square and the part of Forest Road in front of the square will be closed off for a brief period during the Remembrance Day Ceremony to be held on Saturday 11th November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=219</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=219</link>
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      <title>Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day</title>
      <description>Due to an overwhelming demand, Hurstville City Council will be holding Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Days over the November - December 2006 period, at the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=220</link>
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      <title>Sportsground Draft of Management now on display</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is inviting all interested parties to view the Sportsground Draft Generic Plan of Management Draft Plan and make comments or recommendations</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=221</guid>
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      <title>Success for Hurstville sporting representatives in Japan</title>
      <description>Swimmers and athletes who represented Hurstville City Council at the Shiroishi Goodwill Swimming Carnival and the Mt Zao Highland Marathon in Japan once again excelled and brought home a swag of medals. The swimming carnival and marathon took place</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=222</link>
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      <title>Intimate ENCOUNTERS - A Photographic Exhibition Exploring Sexuality, Disability and Body Image</title>
      <description>The uncharted territory of sexuality and disability is the subject of a stunning and controversial new photographic exhibition to be held at the St George Regional Museum in Hurstville from 4 November - 14 December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=223</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=223</link>
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      <title>Hurstville searches for its Christmas Art Stars</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is on the hunt for its Christmas Art Stars. The Council is once more inviting primary school children in Hurstville to show us what they think the festive season means for their city by running a competition to design the Cou</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=224</link>
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      <title>Hurstville seeks to maintain its links to rural NSW</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is seeking to establish a Sister City relationship with the Tamworth Regional Council in order to maintain links it established with parts of its rural community in the 1990s</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=225</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=225</link>
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      <title>Beverly Hills Park to gain more space</title>
      <description>Beverly Hills Park is about to grow by an additional 5000 square metres. Hurstville City Council at its meeting on 27th September approved the integration of two former bowling greens back into Beverly Hills Park</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=226</link>
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      <title>Freedom to read' project to be piloted by Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Library is one of nine area libraries within New South Wales which will pilot a ‘Freedom to Read' project to provide ageing and disabled users access to a broader collection of digital books</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=227</link>
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      <title>Free workshop to assist learner drivers</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council in association with the RTA will be running two workshops for parents and supervisors of learner drivers to assist them in teaching driving skills</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=228</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=228</link>
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      <title>Business Community promised regular patrols for Memorial Square</title>
      <description>Newly appointed Hurstville Police Commander, Supt Adam Purcell has promised Hurstville business leaders that Hurstville Police will increase their profile in Memorial Square between 3.00pm - 4.30pm to ensure school children were not causing problems</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=229</link>
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      <title>New Wok helps Asian Restaurants save water in Southern Sydney</title>
      <description>With funding from NSW Government's Water Savings Fund, Wollongong and Hurstville City Councils, the Ethnic Communities Council of NSW (ECC NSW) is undertaking the Saving Water in Asian Restaurants Project (SWARP</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=230</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=230</link>
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      <title>Community garden to blossom in Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has given approval for the development of a community garden on the corner of Wright and Cross Streets in the centre of the city</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=231</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=231</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Council to launch Waterless Wok Project</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will be launching a new program which will save Asian restaurants both money and water consumption</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=232</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=232</link>
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      <title>Exhibition highlights the region's young art talent</title>
      <description>An exhibition to be held at the St George Regional Museum from 16 September - 28 October will be showcasing the young artistic talent of the region. Hurstville City Council's Regional Museum will be once more hosting the Georges River College Studen</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=233</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=233</link>
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      <title>Council to support Riverwood Community Festival</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has agreed to support the 2006 Riverwood Community Festival</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=234</link>
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      <title>Achieving viable Commercial Development in Established Centres</title>
      <description>Promoting Win-Win Outcomes - Breakfast Seminar</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=235</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=235</link>
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      <title>Harmony project a success with students and community</title>
      <description>Harmony Day takes place on 21 March each year, coinciding with UN International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-17T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=243</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=243</link>
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      <title>Audit shows Hurstville residents are tops for recycling</title>
      <description>A Regional Waste Audit undertaken across councils in southern Sydney at the end of 2005 has shown that Hurstville City residents are performing extremely well compared to the rest of Australia when it comes to recycling their garbage</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Stand Together' project promotes community harmony across southern Sydney</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Youth Council is working in partnership with youth committees from Bankstown, Sutherland and Rockdale to plan and stage a community harmony project called ‘Stand Together</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=237</link>
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      <title>Hurstville&amp;nbsp;Rockdale libraries agree on choice of Spydus</title>
      <description>Two of Sydney's busiest libraries - Hurstville City Library and Rockdale City Library - will each install Civica's Spydus Library Management System, after a thorough joint evaluation in which they co-operated in assessing 10 competing software soluti</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=238</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=238</link>
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      <title>Food safety&amp;nbsp;hygiene education program to be expanded</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is to expand its successful food safety&amp;nbsp;hygiene education program as a result of the popularity of the course it ran over the April to June period</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=239</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=239</link>
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      <title>Seniors' computer courses continue to prove popular</title>
      <description>Demand for Hurstville City Council's computer course for seniors continues to prove highly popular</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=240</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=240</link>
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      <title>Judge reserves decision on Mulga Road case</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's appeal against the supermarket development in Mulga Road, Oatley was heard in the Supreme Court on Tuesday 15th August. The points being appealed by Hurstville City Council relate to</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=241</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=241</link>
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      <title>CLICK! 24 August - 21 December</title>
      <description>Click!” is the latest exhibition at the St George Regional Museum which features photographic work by Hurstville Council's Discovery Festival Eye of the Dragon group and the St George Leagues Club Photographic Society</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=242</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=242</link>
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      <title>Council reaches out through Youth Protocols</title>
      <description>An educational pamphlet informing young people about protocols developed for the Hurstville Shopping Centre and Hurstville CBD Public Space is currently being distributed in local youth centres, libraries and schools, outlining the rights and respons</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=244</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=244</link>
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      <title>New waste services now available</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council residents now have the opportunity to further reduce waste and increase recycling with the introduction of additional waste services</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=245</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=245</link>
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      <title>Clean out your chemicals</title>
      <description>Clean out your household chemical clutter the right way by dropping off any old or left over chemicals from your home at Bellingara Netball Centre Carpark on Chemical CleanOut Day</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=246</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=246</link>
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      <title>Keeping foxes at bay</title>
      <description>Within the last 6 months, there has been an increase in the recorded sightings of foxes in the Hurstville area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=247</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=247</link>
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      <title>Council answers misconceptions about Steamroller</title>
      <description>Many members of the local community have expressed their concerns about the future of the Oatley Park Steamroller</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=248</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=248</link>
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      <title>Local sports ambassadors compete in Japan</title>
      <description>Eight local athletes have been selected to represent Hurstville as sports ambassadors in an annual sporting exchange to Japan</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=249</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=249</link>
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      <title>Barking up the Daintree</title>
      <description>The St George Regional Museum will be launching an exhibition by students from Carlton Primary School called Barking up the Daintree at the end of July</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=250</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=250</link>
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      <title>Students prepare for a journey across cultures</title>
      <description>In July, a student delegation from the St George area will travel to Hurstville's Sister City, Shiroishi, to participate in a cultural exchange</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=251</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=251</link>
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      <title>Gardens in bloom - entries close soon</title>
      <description>Hurstville locals with green thumbs are encouraged to enter the 2006 Hurstville City Council GreenCity Garden Competition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Infrastructure Plus' commences</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is strongly committed to the enhancement of community facilities over the next 15 years for residents to enjoy</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=253</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=253</link>
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      <title>Childcare facility as a future use for Beverly Hills Bowling Club</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has moved to secure the future of the former Beverly Hills Bowling Club as a community facility at its meeting on Wednesday, June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council fences off Oatley Park Steamroller</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has been forced to fence-off the Oatley Park Steamroller as a consequence of safety and liability issues</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Seniors grace Stage with ‘blast from the past</title>
      <description>The ‘Seniors on Stage' show came to the Civic Theatre in Hurstville on Friday 23rd June and unleashed a ‘blast from the past' with a sequence of singing and dancing performances from the Belle Singers and Busters Girls. There were also presentations</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Aboriginal Art Exhibition at Dragons Lair</title>
      <description>A range of Aboriginal art created by Annette Webb is being showcased at the St George Regional Museum from June 22 - July 29 as part of the 2006 St George Discovery Festival of the Arts and the NAIDOC week celebrations</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>A healthy balance for Council's reserve funds</title>
      <description>The financial position of Hurstville City Council remains strong with a reported $33.8m in reserve funds as of June 15, 2000 - a $956,000 improvement of the previous month's report</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=258</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council's action plan to save water</title>
      <description>In response to Sydney's water crisis, Hurstville City Council has formulated a Water Savings Action Plan as required by the NSW Government. A report was presented to the Council's Policy,Planning,Environment&amp;nbsp;Master Plan Implementation Committee on</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=259</link>
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      <title>Free funding seminar for arts and community projects</title>
      <description>Community Cultural Development NSW, in association with Hurstville City Council, will be hosting a Free Arts Funding Seminar, on Thursday, June 29 at the Hurstville Civic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Swans players to launch NAIDOC week celebrations</title>
      <description>Sydney Swans players Adam Goodes and Michael O'Loughlin will help launch Hurstville City Council's 2006 NAIDOC Week Celebrations at Hurstville Westfield on Monday 3 July</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Children's Arts Discovery Day Exhibits Digital Fun</title>
      <description>Saturday 17th June showcased the Hurstville area's junior art talent through a spectrum of exhibitions and activities that were held at The St. George Creative Arts and Crafts Centre and the Pole Depot Neighbourhood Centre on St. Georges Rd, Penshurs</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=262</link>
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      <title>Eye of the Dragon” - A Photography Adventure</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, in partnership with St George Leagues Club Photographic Society, presents a special photographic event, showcasing the works of 18 local aspiring photographers</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=263</link>
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      <title>Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day</title>
      <description>Due to an overwhelming demand, Hurstville City Council will hold another Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day on Saturday 17 June 2006, at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=264</link>
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      <title>Land of the Rising Sun” showcases birth of a nation</title>
      <description>A photojournalism exhibition at the St George Regional Museum provides a unique perspective on the birth of a new nation - East Timor</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=265</link>
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      <title>Discovery Festival of the Arts Launch a Big Hit</title>
      <description>The Discovery Festival of the Arts was launched at the St. George Regional Museum on Thursday evening 1st of June. “The festival seeks to illuminate the abundance of local talent and nurture the development of those of all ages who wish to participat</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Portraits of Harmony celebrate cultural diversity</title>
      <description>On Thursday 1 June, Hurstville Council celebrated cultural diversity through the eyes of our children with the opening of an exhibition at the Dragon's Lair Gallery of St George Regional Museum</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=267</link>
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      <title>Bowled out!' Exhibition chronicles bowling heritage</title>
      <description>On the 3 June, Hurstville's Acting Mayor Clr Philip Sansom will open an exhibition at St George Regional Museum commemorating the history of the Beverly Hills Bowling Club</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=268</link>
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      <title>Internet Classes for Beginners at Hurstville Library</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library will be running daytime and evening internet classes for beginners from 24 to 28 July at its Central Branch, corner Dora Street and Queens Road, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=269</link>
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      <title>Council Supports Financial Sustainability Findings</title>
      <description>The 3rd of May saw the completion of the independent review into the financial viability of local governments within New South Wales</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=270</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=270</link>
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      <title>New Ward Boundaries for Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has reviewed its Ward boundaries in response to legislative requirements that require the council to have an approximately equal amount of people in each ward</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=271</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=271</link>
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      <title>Out of the Woods' June 8 - September</title>
      <description>The St George Regional Museum is inviting St George residents to an exhibition about the district's first thriving industry - timber getting, in Out of the Woods: Shaping the Heart of St George. This display will be in conjunction with the exhibitio</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=272</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=272</link>
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      <title>Open Day for Macedonian Community</title>
      <description>Hurstville Council is to open its doors for the ‘getting to know Hurstville Council' open day for the Macedonian community on Friday the 26th of May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Scoops up scholarships to Japan</title>
      <description>Hurstville Council has been offered 29 full and partial scholarships to Japan by AFS Intercultural Programs Australia, which is currently available for access by high schools students who live in the local area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Meeting highlights community value of Sister City relationship</title>
      <description>A meeting held by Hurstville City Council on Wednesday 10th May to promote community visits to the Council's Sister City in Japan has highlighted the advantages such a relationship brings to the community</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=275</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=275</link>
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      <title>Council Reduces Special Rate Variation Application</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has revised its Special Rate Application for the Infrastructure Plus Project to the Minister for Local Government in order to minimise the financial impact on ratepayers</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=276</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=276</link>
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      <title>Medical Centre Receives Green Light</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has given the green light for a new eight storey medical centre to be constructed on the corner of Queens Road and Dora Street</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=277</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=277</link>
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      <title>Discovery Festival to Showcase Cultural Treasures</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's 2006 Discovery Festival will highlight local cultural treasures during June and early July</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=278</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=278</link>
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      <title>Community Cleans up at Tree Giveaway</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Annual tree giveaway has once more proven to be a huge success with ratepayers</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=279</link>
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      <title>Hurstville kicks off its NAIDOC Week Celebrations</title>
      <description>Celebrations of NAIDOC Week will commence this year at the Centre stage of Hurstville Westfield where on lookers will be treated to a display of indigenous music and dance</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Guided Bushwalk around Lime Kiln Bay</title>
      <description>As part of the National Reconciliation Week 2006 from 27 May - 3 June, Hurstville City Council is hosting a guided bushwalk around Lime Kiln Bay on Sunday 4 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=281</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=281</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Council Business Awards</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council rewarded local businesses with awards for excellence at the annual Hurstville City Business Awards ceremony held at the Marana Auditorium on Monday night</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=282</link>
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      <title>A Journey in the Spirit of Wood</title>
      <description>The St George Regional Museum will be hosting a unique opportunity to see the work of famous wood sculptor Maricha Oxley in the exhibition A Journey in the Spirit of Wood from June 8, 2006. This display will be in conjunction with the exhibition Out</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=283</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=283</link>
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      <title>Upgrade for Hurstville Senior Citizens Centre</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has undertaken works to upgrade the standard of the entrance to Hurstville Senior Citizens Centre on Queens Rd</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=284</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=284</link>
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      <title>St George Councils to Hold Energy Workshop</title>
      <description>Following the success of the Eco-friendly workshops on bio-diversity and waste reduction the St George Councils of Hurstville, Rockdale and Kogarah, are holding another workshop on Saturday 6 May, this time on Energy</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=285</guid>
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      <title>Council Sends Brothel Packing</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has refused the development application of a proposed Erotic Massage Clinic/Brothel on the premises of 359 Stoney Creek Rd which is currently being used as a plumbing business</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council Donates Child Resuscitator to Rotary</title>
      <description>The Hurstville City Council has donated a special piece of equipment called the Air-Viva Child Resuscitator to Mr Bernie Hayward and Mr Rod Thyer, of St George Central Rotary in a special presentation, made by Hurstville Mayor, Clr Vince Badalati, on</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=287</link>
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      <title>Choose Right Fit Right' for a Kidsafe Ride</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will promote child passenger safety with a series of free occupant restraint days in a campaign coordinated by Kidsafe NSW and funded by the NSW Motor Accidents Authority (MAA</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=288</link>
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      <title>Free Food Safety and Hygiene Seminars</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is going to hold a series of free Food Safety and Hygiene Seminars for all workers engaged in the food industry within Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=289</link>
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      <title>Sister Cities Helps Student Teacher Sayuri Osuga</title>
      <description>A special visitor has come to Hurstville in the form of a young Japanese lady named Ms Sayuri Osuga, a qualified English teacher, who has come to gain work experience as a Volunteer Japanese Assistant at Georges River College - Penshurst Campus</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=290</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=290</link>
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      <title>Tree Giveaway Day</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is holding its annual tree giveaway on Sunday, 30 April at Mortdale Memorial Park, from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=291</link>
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      <title>Budget Shows Huge Decrease in Council Deficit</title>
      <description>The release of Hurstville City Council's draft Budget 2006/07 shows the Council is on track to substantially reduce its budget deficit</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=292</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=292</link>
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      <title>Free Child Occupant Restraint Day</title>
      <description>The Hurstville City Council is holding another Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day on Saturday 6th May 2006, at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=293</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=293</link>
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      <title>St George Councils to Hold Waste Reduction Workshop</title>
      <description>Following the success of the first Eco-friendly workshop on bio-diversity the St George Councils of Hurstville, Rockdale and Kogarah, are holding another workshop on Saturday 1 April, this time on Waste reduction</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=294</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=294</link>
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      <title>St George Youth Week</title>
      <description>National Youth Week 2006 is set to commence from 31 March to 9 April and the Hurstville Youth Council (HYC) has been busy organising lots of activities and events for the week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Planning the Future - Wills and Power of Attorney</title>
      <description>National Law Week 2006 is taking place from March 27th to April 1st, and as a part of Hurstville's activities there will be a presentation called ‘Planning the Future - Wills and Power of Attorney' on Monday 27th March at Hurstville City Library</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=296</link>
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      <title>Hurstville's Heritage Alive and Well</title>
      <description>Community awareness about the intrinsic value of Hurstville's historic and heritage listed sites is growing according to the 2004/05 State of the Environment Report</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=297</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=297</link>
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      <title>The Circle of Clay Artists Go Local</title>
      <description>A group of local ceramic artists, who call themselves the ‘Circle of Clay Artists' have joined forces to put together a show of their work at Hurstville's very own Dragons Lair Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=298</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=298</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Business Excellence Awards</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Business Excellence Awards for 2006 will be held on Monday 1 May at the Marana Auditorium</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>St George Councils Paint a 'Portrait of Harmony</title>
      <description>As part of National Harmony Day on Tuesday 21 March 2006, the St George Councils of Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale are arranging a project called ‘Portraits of Harmony', which involves six primary and high schools in the St George area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>US Students Revisit Peakhurst Community Centre</title>
      <description>Two US citizens, Vicki Buchberger (nee Anderson) and Brad Hanson, along with their families, revisited the Peakhurst Community Centre on Sunday 26 February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=301</link>
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      <title>Family Fun Day to Launch 'Kesas Alsafar' Exhibition</title>
      <description>As part of the launch of the ‘Kesas Alsafar: Arabic Migration and culture in the St George region' exhibition at the St George Regional Museum, Hurstville Council is holding the Kesas Alsafar Family Fun Day on Saturday 4 March</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=302</link>
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      <title>St George Councils to Host Eco-Living Workshops</title>
      <description>The St George Councils will be holding a series of Eco-living workshops at different locations monthly starting from 4 March to 3 June</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-04T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=303</link>
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      <title>Seniors Week - 'Live Life' to the Full</title>
      <description>Seniors Week 2006 will be celebrated in Hurstville from Tuesday 28 March to Sunday 2 April showcasing diverse and entertaining activities and encourages all seniors to get out there and ‘Live Life</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Arabic Speaking Communities Invited to 'Get to Know Hurstville Council</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will host a ‘Getting to Know Hurstville Council' day for the Arabic speaking community on Thursday 2 March at the Hurstville City Library from 10am to 1pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=305</link>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day 2006 Hits Hurstville</title>
      <description>Clean Up Australia Day 2006 for the Hurstville Local Government Area is being held on Sunday 5 March and Council is hoping to see record numbers of volunteers on the day</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville to Take Part in Japanese Kokeshi Doll Contest</title>
      <description>The annual Kokeshi Doll contest is taking place with local Hurstville primary school students set to decorate 50 dolls to enter the competition in Hurstville's sister city Shiroishi in Japan</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Blaze in Oatley Park</title>
      <description>A bushfire in Oatley Park has razed 4 to 5 acres of bushland in the area, but was kept under control thanks to local fire authorities who put the fire out just before 9pm on Sunday night</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Kesas Alsafar - Stories of Journeys</title>
      <description>The St George Regional Museum in MacMahon Street, Hurstville has just launched the exhibition ‘Kesas Alsafar' which celebrates the contribution the Arabic speaking community has made to Australian society</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=309</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=309</link>
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      <title>Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Checks</title>
      <description>The Hurstville City Council is holding another Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day on Saturday 4th March 2006, at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Chinese New Year Celebrations a Raging Success</title>
      <description>Hurstville spectacularly celebrated the Chinese New Year and the commencement of the Year of the Dog on Saturday 28 January on Forest Rd</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Coastal Stories Provides an Abstract View</title>
      <description>Coastal Stories is an exhibition of abstract works by talented artist Cameron Gillespie being held in the Dragon's Lair at the St George Regional Museum starting today, Thursday 2 February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Noise Pollution Concerns Grow Amongst Hurstville Residents</title>
      <description>Community concern over environmental noise is growing in the Hurstville area according to the State of the Environment Report</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=313</guid>
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      <title>St George Councils Help Donate to Hospital</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Vince Badalati and Mayors Nicholas Varvaris of Kogarah and Shaoquett Moselmane of Rockdale presented cheques to the Prostate Cancer Institute and the Paediatric Emergency Unit at the St George Hospital on Wednesday 18 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=314</link>
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      <title>Tree Planting Day at Lime Kiln Bay</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council in collaboration with the Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund and Landcare has taken part in a Tree Planting Day with the help of the Hurstville Bushcare Volunteers Network on Tuesday 24 January at the Lime Kiln Bay Wetlands</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese New Year in Hurstville Celebrates The Year of the Dog</title>
      <description>Hurstville residents are invited to join the celebrations for the Chinese New Year in Forest Road on Saturday 28 January from 11am to 4pm to mark the commencement of the Year of the Dog. Hurstville Mayor, Clr Vince Badalati invites all residents to c</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Applications for Concessional Rental of the Hurstville Entertainment Centre</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is calling for applications from community groups and organisations for the Concessional Rental of Entertainment Centre facilities</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=317</link>
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      <title>Hong Kong Delegation Visits Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has played host to a delegation of Chinese Government Officials, who took time to look around the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre on Wednesday 18 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=318</link>
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      <title>Hurstville's Citizens of the Year Announced</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Vince Badalati presented its Australia Day Awards at a special dinner held on Thursday, 19th January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=319</link>
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      <title>The Avenue - A Fantastic New Commercial Development</title>
      <description>A significant new commercial development is being built in the Hurstville CBD. 7-11 The Avenue will accommodate approximately 12,000sqm of office and retail space and is an integral part of Hurstville City Council's Master Plan for the City Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=320</link>
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      <title>Recycling on the Rise in Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville residents are becoming increasingly conscious of how they dispose of their waste according to the State of the Environment Report</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=321</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=321</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Celebrates Australia Day with Community's Finest</title>
      <description>On Australia Day, 26 January 2006, Hurstville City Council will have a very special guest attending the celebrations, in official Australia Day Ambassador, Besley Murray</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=322</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=322</link>
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      <title>One-Stop Online Kiosk Saves Money for Small Business</title>
      <description>The Hurstville City Council is set to create a one-stop, on-line kiosk that will co-ordinate regulations reform and help support small and home based businesses in the Hurstville area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=324</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=324</link>
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      <title>Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund to Help Lime Kiln Bay Wetlands</title>
      <description>The Hurstville City Council in collaboration with Landcare and the Lime Kiln Bay Bushcare Group, has been approved project funding in the latest round of grants from the nationwide Bundaberg Rum Bush Fund</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=325</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=325</link>
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      <title>Women's Interfaith Network</title>
      <description>Through the cloud of racial tension that has hovered over the city in the past couple of weeks there has come a shining light in the form of the Women's Interfaith Network</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=326</link>
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      <title>Chivers Hill Shoppers Breath Easy</title>
      <description>The Chivers Hill shopping district in Lugarno can lay claim to being one of the most environmentally friendly trading areas in Sydney, according to the new State of the Environment Report 2004-2005 released by the Hurstville City Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=327</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=327</link>
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      <title>Volunteers Making the Difference for Hurstville's Biodiversity</title>
      <description>Hurstville City's biodiversity is benefiting from the large numbers of volunteers taking care of its bushland environment</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=328</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=328</link>
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      <title>Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Checks</title>
      <description>The Hurstville City Council is holding another Free Child Occupant Restraint Safety Check Day on Saturday 7th January 2006, at the Hurstville Aquatic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=329</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=329</link>
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      <title>Jew Fish Bay - The Place to Play</title>
      <description>Jew Fish Bay is proving to be Sydney's place to play this summer. Adjacent to Oatley Park on the Georges River, the Jew Fish Bay Baths are among the cleanest recreational swimming sites in Sydney according to the Hurstville City Council's State of th</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=330</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=330</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Joins Consortium to Cut Red Tape</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is part of a consortium of 38 NSW local authorities, led by Rockdale City Council, which will receive $6.1 million of Federal Government grant to help cut red tape</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=331</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=331</link>
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      <title>Construction Certificate Allows Excavation Works to Proceed</title>
      <description>The issuing of a Construction Certificate by a private certifier to the developer of the proposed supermarket at Mulga Road, Oatley will allow the commencement of excavation works on the site</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=332</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=332</link>
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      <title>Watch Out for Wallabies in Oatley Park</title>
      <description>Parks and Wildlife officials are concerned with the growing number of wildlife, particularly wallabies, being hit by careless drivers in the Oatley Park region</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=333</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=333</link>
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      <title>Find Out About the State of Our Environment</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Snapshot - State of the Environment Report 2004-2005 has been completed and provides a summary of the initiatives and projects, which have been implemented by the Hurstville City Council in relation to the environment</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=334</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=334</link>
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      <title>Green Home Renovations Workshop</title>
      <description>The St George Councils of Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale in conjunction with the Australian Conservation Foundation conducted their first Green Home Renovation Workshop on Saturday 28 November at Coronation Hall, Arncliffe</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=335</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=335</link>
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      <title>Help Stop Domestic Violence</title>
      <description>As part of the commemorations for the International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women (White Ribbon Day), which was held on 25th November, Hurstville City Council held a Stop Domestic Violence Event in Memorial Square on Friday 2 Decem</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=336</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=336</link>
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      <title>Christmas Comes to Hurstville</title>
      <description>Come and help celebrate Christmas at the Hurstville City Councils ‘Christmas Comes to Hurstville' celebration in Memorial Square on Thursday 1 December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=337</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council 2005 - 2006 Community Grants</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council allocated funding to 24 community groups under its 2005 - 2006 Community Grants Program at its Council meeting held on 23 November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=338</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=338</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council banks on its Illegal Dumping Task Force</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Illegal Dumping Task Force, which was formed in 2001, has achieved significant savings for Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=339</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=339</link>
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      <title>Hurstville tackles infrastructure renewal</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has given the go-ahead for the council to seek permission to obtain a Special Rate Variation from the Minister for Local Government</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=340</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=340</link>
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      <title>Council to appeal Mulga Road to Supreme Court</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is to appeal to the Supreme Court the Land&amp;nbsp;Environment Court's latest decision to allow the construction of the Mulga Road Supermarket</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=341</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=341</link>
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      <title>St George Regional Museum celebrates International Day of People with a Disability</title>
      <description>To celebrate International Day of People with a Disability (3 December 2005) the St George Regional Museum will be taking part in the State's largest program of cultural and sporting events for people with a Disability</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=342</guid>
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      <title>Hurstville Palm Court Market</title>
      <description>Start your Christmas shopping at the Palm Court Market, Forest Road Hurstville, on Saturday 3 December from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=343</link>
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      <title>Caring for your pet during fireworks season</title>
      <description>It's that time of the year again when Sydneysiders will be celebrating the end of 2005 and the start of the New Year with parties and fireworks</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=344</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=344</link>
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      <title>Aquatic Leisure Centre Celebrates Ten Years of Success</title>
      <description>Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre and Indoor Sports Stadium will be celebrating its tenth anniversary on Sunday 27th November with an Open Day</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-11T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Home Library Service Christmas Concert serves up treats from the past</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library's Home Library Service Christmas Concert will be held at the Civic Theatre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville, on Monday 5 December at 2.00pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Book donation greatly expands Chinese language collection</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has thanked the people of China for the kind donation of 500 Chinese language books to its library</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Art Stars shine for Hurstville Council</title>
      <description>Two of Hurstville's young budding artists received special recognition from the Mayor of Hurstville today for their artwork which will form the centrepiece of Hurstville City Council's Christmas Card</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Art Show highlights St George's young talent</title>
      <description>The latest exhibition at the St George Regional Museum and Gallery is highlighting the region's young talent</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Court once again snubs the community's wishes with its Oatley supermarket decision</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Vince Badalati, has expressed his despair at the Land and Environment Court's decision to yet again overrule Council and ignore the community</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Mayor's statement on the Land and Environment Court's Riverwood Brothel Decision</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Vince Badalati, is outraged that the Land and Environment Court has once again ignored community sentiments and overruled Council's refusal to change the use of the first floor premises at 325 Belmore Road, Riverwood, to a broth</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council puts prime development site on the market</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has appointed leading property consultants Knight Frank as exclusive agents for the sale of one of area's prime development sites</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville sporting representatives excel in sister city competitions</title>
      <description>Swimmers and athletes who represented Hurstville City Council at the Shiroishi Goodwill Swimming Carnival and the Mt Zao Highland Marathon in Japan were presented to the Mayor of Hurstville, Clr Vince Badalati, at the Council meeting on Wednesday</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>GreenCity Awards announced</title>
      <description>The winners of Hurstville City Council's GreenCity Garden and Environment Awards were announced on Thursday 27 October at an official reception hosted by the Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Library leads the way</title>
      <description>Hurstville Library submitted 962 entries in this year's Nestlé Write Around Australia Program. This is the highest participation across the state and accounts for 10.3% of the state's total entries of</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=355</link>
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      <title>Ultra Violet treatment system for Aquatic Leisure Centre</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has just installed a new ultra violet disinfection system at its Aquatic Leisure Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Toy exhibition brings out the inner child</title>
      <description>A toy exhibition at the St George Regional Museum is guaranteed to bring out the inner child in all those who come along</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=357</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=357</link>
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      <title>Art exhibition promotes Mental Health Week</title>
      <description>As part of the celebrations for Mental Health Week the St George Regional Museum is hosting an exhibition with artwork from people whose lives have been affected by mental health issues. The exhibition will run from 1 October to 12 November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Smith Park to receive new barbeque</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has given the green light to construct an electric barbeque in Smith Park, Kingsgrove</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville donates money to rebuild library</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has come to the aid of Hannans Road Public School in Riverwood to assist with the rebuilding of their library. The Council at its meeting on Wednesday 28th September agreed to donate $1000 to the school</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council approves demolition of chimney</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has given approval for the demolition of the chimney at the Mashman Pottery in Kingsgrove. Council approved this course of action at its meeting on Wednesday 28th September</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=361</link>
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      <title>Land classification paves way for community services</title>
      <description>The classification of the land at 27 Cook Street Mortdale by Hurstville City Council will pave the way for its future use by the St George Community Services and St George Community Transport</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Sustainable Living Expo to promote good environmental behaviour</title>
      <description>On Saturday October 15th the three St George Councils of Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale will be working together to host a ‘Sustainable Living Expo' as part of the Oatley Village Festival</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Small business expo promotes growth opportunities in St George</title>
      <description>A Small Business Expo to be held at Hurstville's Marana Auditorium on Thursday 29th September will be promoting growth opportunities within the St George region</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Changes to Hurstville Council Credit Card Payment options</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is advising ratepayers and residents that there have been adjustments made to its credit card payment options for accounts</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council moves to correct information on Mulga Road supermarket proposal</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has moved quickly to correct information relating to the proposal for constructing a supermarket in Mulga Road, Oatley</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=366</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=366</link>
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      <title>Pills&amp;nbsp;Potions tells our health history</title>
      <description>Many people take for granted the huge advances made in medical practice over the 20th Century</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=367</guid>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council steers its way to financial recovery</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's 2004/05 Annual Financial Reports show a significant improvement on the forecasted anticipated deficit</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=368</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=368</link>
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      <title>Historic ‘Torino' secured for community use</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has achieved one of its long term goals of securing the historic home of ‘Torino' for community use</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=369</guid>
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      <title>Mulga Tree' thumbs up</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Development Assessment Committee has welcomed with open arms a development proposal for a cottage restaurant for Mulga Road</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council gives brothel the boot</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Development Assessment Committee has booted out a development application for a brothel in Belmore Road, Riverwood. The committee unanimously voted to decline the application at its meeting on Wednesday 7 September</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Light display dazzles local government&amp;nbsp;industry representatives</title>
      <description>Representatives from councils across Sydney and companies which undertake public events were dazzled by a stunning display of decorative lights in Hurstville's Memorial Square on Tuesday night</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Free Healthy Ageing Forum for St George residents</title>
      <description>A free Healthy Ageing Forum will be held in Hurstville City Council's Marana Auditorium in MacMahon Street, Hurstville, on Thursday 22 September between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Funding available for environmental heroes</title>
      <description>Do you want to do something to improve your local environment? Have you got some great ideas</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=374</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=374</link>
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      <title>New lights bring sparkle to Hurstville's City Centre</title>
      <description>The Christmas spirit will be arriving early in Hurstville this year</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-12T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Mayor hosts charity luncheon</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is hosting a Mayor's charity luncheon for the Roselands Sports&amp;nbsp;Aquatics Club (RSAC) on Friday 2 September at the Illawarra Catholic Club Coastline Restaurant, Woodville Street, Hurstville, commencing at 12.30 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=376</guid>
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      <title>Zoo comes to Oatley</title>
      <description>A native animal farm, interactive aquarium, street performers and range of other displays will be the drawcard at the upcoming Sustainable Living Expo, ‘Sustainability Street' at the Oatley Lions Festival</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=377</guid>
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      <title>Court dismisses appeal</title>
      <description>An appeal lodged by Cuzeno Pty Ltd against the Land and Envrionment Court's April ruling in relation to its proposed development at 166 - 178 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills has been dismissed</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=378</guid>
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      <title>Energy Survey shows Hurstville residents dragging the chain</title>
      <description>A household energy survey undertaken by the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils has shown that Hurstville residents are less energy efficient than residents in their neighbouring councils</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=379</guid>
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      <title>Hampden Lane sees the light</title>
      <description>Hampden Lane will soon be a lot brighter thanks to the efforts of local residents and Hurstville City Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=380</guid>
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      <title>Citizen of the Year Awards</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is calling for nominations for ‘Hurstville Citizen of the Year', ‘Young Citizen of the Year' and ‘Young Sportsperson', awards for</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=381</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=381</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Council fights on to stop Mulga Road supermarket</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council today lodged an appeal, under Section 56A of the Land and Environment Court Act 1979, in response to the Court's July ruling that allows the construction of a supermarket in Mulga Road, Oatley</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=382</guid>
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      <title>Ground breaking agreement over water pollution</title>
      <description>In a first of its kind for Sydney Water, Hurstville City Council has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the water corporation to work cooperatively to reduce unauthorised discharge of pollutants to land and water systems</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=383</guid>
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      <title>Schools to Access 'Money for Nothing</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre has launched the most exciting and innovative school fundraiser to date</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=384</guid>
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      <title>Cross Triathlon</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre is hosting a Cross Triathlon, a participation based fun event for health and fitness enthusiasts</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=385</guid>
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      <title>Beep Test Challenge</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre is holding a beep test for sporting teams and fitness fanatics</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Paved Paradise - youth make designs on Hurstville's future</title>
      <description>Young people of Hurstville will join with artists and planners at a forum to discuss creative ideas and issues about young people and public space planning</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=387</guid>
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      <title>Hurstville City Mayor leads the way: Make a start to look after your hearing</title>
      <description>When City of Hurstville City Mayor, Joanne Morris, found out that over 8,635 residents in her area are likely to be suffering a hearing impairment, she decided that for Hearing Awareness Week, August 22 - 28, she would get a check up herself</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville gives its youth a ‘fair go</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris, today launched the Hurstville CBD Public Space and the Shopping Centre Youth Protocols at Memorial Square Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>International trackstars to compete at Hurstville Gift</title>
      <description>Elite track athletes from all aver the world are expected to compete in the newly established Hurstville Gift, scheduled for 9.00 - 5.00pm Sunday 2 April</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=390</guid>
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      <title>Planning Reform Funding allocated to Hurstville City Council</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is to receive a significant share of the $235,000 of Planning reform grants approved by the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) for the Georges River Electorate</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=391</guid>
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      <title>Hurstville Council welcomes Japanese students</title>
      <description>On Friday 22 July, Hurstville City Council will welcome eight students and two chaperones from its sister city in Japan, Shiroishi, for a five day visit to Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>One thousand trees for Lime Kiln Bay Wetlands</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is calling for volunteers of all ages to plant 1,000 trees at Lime Kiln Bay Wetlands as part of Planet Ark's National Tree Day on Sunday 31 July</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council disgusted with Court ruling on Supermarket proposal</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has expressed its disgust at the decision of the Land&amp;nbsp;Environment Court which will allow a large supermarket to be constructed in Mulga Road Oatley</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=394</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=394</link>
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      <title>Heartmoves</title>
      <description>Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre (HALC) is excited to announce that it is now an accredited Heartmoves Fitness Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=395</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=395</link>
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      <title>Hurstville shows its commitment to Aboriginal community</title>
      <description>A Statement of Commitment was formalised at the NAIDOC Week Opening Ceremony on 4 July between Hurstville City Council and the newly formed Aboriginal Advisory Committee, on behalf of traditional custodians of the Hurstville local government area, th</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Mayor Announces $100m Hurstville Medical Office Building and Same Day Surgery Centre</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Councillor Joanne Morris, today announced an agreement with Cortez Enterprises Pty Ltd, to develop a major medical office building and same day surgery centre on a site located at the corner of Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstvill</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-13T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Indigenous film premier raises the curtain on NAIDOC Week</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will commence its NAIDOC Week celebrations on Saturday 2 July with a free premier screening of three short films from the ‘Dramatically Black' series by Indigenous Australian filmmakers</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=404</link>
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      <title>Crime on the wane in Hurstville Council area</title>
      <description>Crime Statistics recently released by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research show a significant downward trend from 2003 to 2004 in the categories of ‘break and enter dwelling' and ‘steal from person' across the Hurstville Council area</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Sydney Swans players kick off Hurstville's NAIDOC Week celebrations</title>
      <description>Sydney Swans players Adam Goodes and Michael O'Loughlin will attend Hurstville City Council's Opening Ceremony for NAIDOC Week at Centre Stage, Westfield Shopping Centre, Hurstville on Monday 4 July at 12.20 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>km/h speed limit to make city centre safer</title>
      <description>A new 40km/h speed limit will be introduced by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) and Hurstville City Council in the city centre portion of Forest Road on Tuesday, 19 July 2005. The new speed limit will apply to the section of Forest Road between</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council sets steady course for Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has set a steady course for the coming financial year which ensures the organisation continues to tackle its operating deficit whilst at the same time maintaining quality services for the city's residents</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council listens to Bushcare concerns</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council tonight substantially changed its draft management plan in response to concerns raised by the community about the future of its Bushland Management Program</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Future assured for Centennial Bakery Building</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council and the St George Masonic Centre Pty Limited have been able to secure a deal which will see the historic Centennial Bakery Building preserved for the future whilst at the same time preparing the way for a new multifunctional c</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>School Holiday Fun</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre is taking the chill off these winter school holidays with more fun than you can poke a stick at</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>On your Marks</title>
      <description>Get the edge for the 35th Sun Herald City 2 Surf race. The Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre has designed a training program specific to the needs of a person looking to participate in this years City 2 Surf</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Little swimmers Pool Party</title>
      <description>The Little Swimmers Pool Party is an initiative of Swimways and the Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=413</link>
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      <title>Hurstville's Biggest Circuit Class</title>
      <description>Strap on your sneakers and get ready for the biggest event to hit Hurstville this month</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=414</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=414</link>
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      <title>New Café a Hope for the Future</title>
      <description>A new Café in Hurstville will provide support to the long term unemployed and anyone else requiring community help</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=415</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=415</link>
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      <title>Train 2 Gain</title>
      <description>Natural Mr Olympia, Danny Chau, teams up with InShape to launch the Train 2 Gain program, the first of its kind in Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=416</link>
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      <title>Reduced speed limit on Belmore Road</title>
      <description>The speed limit along Belmore Road between Henry Lawson Drive, Peakhurst and Truman Avenue, Riverwood is to be reduced by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) from 60 km/h to 50 km/h</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=417</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=417</link>
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      <title>Draft Management Plan builds on Council's commitment to service provision</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's 2005/2008 Draft Management Plan and Budget and Fees&amp;nbsp;Charges sets a steady course for the organisation over the coming financial year and builds upon the high level of service provided in the past</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=418</link>
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      <title>Hurstville's Youth Centre and UZ Youth Health Service launched</title>
      <description>On Friday 20 May, Hurstville Mayor, Joanne Morris, and Matthew Daly, Director Clinical Operations, South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service, officially opened the Hurstville Youth Centre and launched the UZ Youth Health Service</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=419</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Oval: NSW Ground of the Year Again</title>
      <description>On the 5th of May, the NSW Cricket Association named Hurstville Oval ‘Ground of the Year' for consistently achieving excellence throughout the 2005/2006 cricket season</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Library's free Internet classes a winner with the public</title>
      <description>Free Internet and email classes were provided for over 150 adult learners at Hurstville over two separate weeks in February and March, with 97% of participants rating the classes as excellent or very good</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New waste service information packs on their way</title>
      <description>Hurstville Council's new waste services information packs will be delivered to all households in the Hurstville local government area over the next three to four weeks</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=422</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=422</link>
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      <title>Community gives Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre a tick of approval</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre has proved to be a winner with the community with visitor satisfaction and participation in all programs offered by the centre exceeding expectations</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=423</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=423</link>
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      <title>Lugarno traders reap the benefits of the ‘Green Streets' program</title>
      <description>Traders at Chivers Hill Lugarno, in partnership with Hurstville City Council, embraced the Department of Environment and Conservation's ‘Green Streets - Businesses for a Sustainable Tomorrow Program' resulting in reductions of greenhouse gas emission</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=424</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=424</link>
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      <title>Hearing date for Oatley Supermarket appeal set</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has been informed by its legal advisors that the hearing dates for the Mulga Road supermarket proposal appeal will now be the 2nd and 3rd June 2005. An appeal is currently before the Land&amp;nbsp;Environment Court after Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=425</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=425</link>
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      <title>Linking the Master Plan to the Network</title>
      <description>Minister for Transport John Watkins today joined Georges River MP Kevin Greene and Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris for an inspection of major works underway at Hurstville Railway Station and to see how Hurstville City Council's Master Plan will l</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=426</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=426</link>
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      <title>People's Choice Award goes to 2004 HSC student</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris, will present the People's Choice Award to Madeline Riisfeldt for her artwork Influences which was part of the 2004 Georges River College Art Exhibition</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=427</link>
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      <title>Mulga Road Supermarket hearing delayed</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has been advised that the call-over for the Mulga Road supermarket hearing by the Land&amp;nbsp;Environment Court has now been put back to Wednesday 18th May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=428</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=428</link>
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      <title>Mayors welcome Supercentre revamp</title>
      <description>Both Hurstville and Kogarah Council mayors have welcomed the proposal to redevelop the Hurstville Supercentre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=429</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=429</link>
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      <title>Wills and estates - free information presentation</title>
      <description>To highlight Law Week 2005, which takes place 15 - 21 May, Hurstville City Library will host a free information morning entitled “Wills and Estates - planning the future” on Friday 20 May</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=430</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=430</link>
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      <title>A bright future for historic Torino</title>
      <description>Subject to the approval of Hurstville City Council's Development Application to complete an extension to Torino, the Spastic Centre of New South Wales is to open a southern Sydney regional centre in the historic Torino situated at 469 Forest Road, Pe</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-19T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=431</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=431</link>
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      <title>Hurstville volunteers lend a hand to protect Namoi River riverbank</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council, together with local community groups, provided volunteers to plant 1,500 trees in the northwest town of Manilla over the Anzac weekend</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=432</guid>
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      <title>The Dragon's Lair to showcase local talent</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council officially launched its new Community Access Gallery, ‘The Dragon's Lair' at the St George Regional Museum on Friday 15th April</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=433</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=433</link>
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      <title>New Director Appointed</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has appointed a new Director of Administration following the resignation of Mr David Rosenbaum who left in February to take up a senior position with Grange Securities Ltd</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=434</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=434</link>
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      <title>Court backs Hurstville Council on Stoney Creek Road Development</title>
      <description>The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales today dismissed the appeal of Cuzeno Pty Ltd against Hurstville City Council's refusal to approve its proposed development at 166 - 178 Stoney Creek Road, Beverly Hills</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=435</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=435</link>
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      <title>Brothel response raises eyebrows</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Policy, Planning&amp;nbsp;Environment Committee has expressed concern at the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources (DIPNR) response to its proposal to only allow brothels in certain areas of Hurstville's Ligh</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=436</guid>
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      <title>New escalators for Forest Road entry to Hurstville Station</title>
      <description>The new escalators to be installed at the Forest Road entrance of Hurstville Station during May will provide a more reliable and improved access to Hurstville Station, in keeping with Hurstville's recently adopted Master Plan</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=437</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=437</link>
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      <title>Roving Camera provides a lens on the world</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's St George Regional Museum will be hosting an exhibition by local photographer Jack Kent</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=438</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=438</link>
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      <title>South-East Sydney Youth Participation Project launch</title>
      <description>The South-East Sydney Youth Participation Project, which is being run by the St George Youth Workers Network, was launched at the Global Grooves event held on 14 April during National Youth Week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=439</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=439</link>
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      <title>Supermarket developer lodges amended Development Application</title>
      <description>In accordance with the requirement imposed by the Land&amp;nbsp;Environment Court at the hearing held on 22 March, the Mulga Road developer, Renaldo Plus 3 Pty Ltd, has now lodged amended plans with Hurstville City Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=440</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=440</link>
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      <title>On site hearing for Stoney Creek Appeal</title>
      <description>The Land&amp;nbsp;Environment Court will be holding an on-site hearing for a proposed development at 166 - 178 Stoney Creek Road at 9.30am on Tuesday 12th April</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=441</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council calls for free mammograms for previous breast cancer sufferers</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is concerned that women who have previously suffered breast cancer are effectively unable to receive a free mammogram</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=442</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=442</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council honours Merv Lynch's service to the community</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council recognised the outstanding contribution Merv Lynch has made to the community, during his 24 years of service as a councillor, at a private function held before the Council meeting on 23 March</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=443</guid>
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      <title>Hurstville Council sponsors Work for the Dole project</title>
      <description>A project to landscape and improve vacant land adjacent to the Pole Depot Neighbourhood Centre is to be sponsored by Hurstville City Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=444</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=444</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council tree giveaway</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is holding its annual tree giveaway on Sunday, 10 April at Mortdale Memorial Park, from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=445</guid>
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      <title>Council approves Forest Road facelift project</title>
      <description>One of the first steps in the Master Plan got the green light from Hurstville City Council on Wednesday night with the establishment of a Forest Road Façade Improvement Demonstration Project to paint selected groups of buildings to improve the appear</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=446</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=446</link>
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      <title>Club membership for Hurstville Golf Course</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has given the approval for the introduction of Club Membership for Hurstville Golf Course. The Council gave the go-ahead for this proposal at its meeting on 23rd March</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=447</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=447</link>
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      <title>Council seeks clarity on public information laws</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is requesting that the Local Government Association and the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) lobby the State Government for changes to the Local Government, Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts to e</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>EnergyAustralia's street lighting pricing proposal switched off by regulator</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has welcomed the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) decision to rejected EnergyAustralia's proposal to increase street lighting pricing by some 70% over the next 30 months</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Penshurst Long Day Care Centre accredited with flying colours</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Penshurst Long Day Care Centre has been accredited by the National Childcare Accreditation Council (NCAC) at the highest quality standard in accordance with the Quality Improvement and Accreditation System</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council to reward excellence in food handling standards</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is to introduce a Food Watch Certificate Program to encourage food premises operating in the Hurstville local government area to maintain high standards of hygiene in food handling and maintenance of their premises</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=451</link>
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      <title>Narwee LEP - getting it right first time</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has met with the architects of the Narwee High School site to sort out errors or misunderstandings for the planning laws that will govern the site</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=469</link>
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      <title>Hurstville set to adopt Asbestos Policy to protect its residents</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Service Delivery Committee has recommended that Council adopt its Asbestos Policy, and include several Conditions of Consent to its development approval process, to minimise the community's exposure to the health risks assoc</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-20T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=452</link>
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      <title>Hard acid could hit our suburbs</title>
      <description>The Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources, Craig Knowles, has directed Councils to implement a Local Environment Plan (LEP) to introduce controls for land potentially affected by acid sulfate soils within their local government</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=456</link>
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      <title>Alcohol banned within Edgbaston Reserve</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has prohibited the possession and consumption of alcohol in Edgbaston Reserve, Beverly Hills between the hours of sunset and sunrise</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=457</link>
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      <title>Calling all artists! Gallery Naming and Logo Design Competition</title>
      <description>A Cash Prize of $1000, a free solo or group exhibition of your work within the next two years and the glory of naming the gallery - are the prizes awaiting the artist who can create an identity for Hurstville City Council's Community Access Gallery</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=458</link>
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      <title>Hurstville Council engages technology to improve customer service</title>
      <description>To increase the quality of customer service to its residents, Hurstville City Council will soon be installing Information Kiosks at the Civic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=459</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=459</link>
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      <title>A Gift for Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville Oval is to be the venue for an elite athletic event to be held by the New South Wales Athletic League in the run up to the Stallwell Gift during April 2006, with the possibility of the event becoming an annual athletic meet</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=460</link>
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      <title>Seniors Week - Have the time of your life</title>
      <description>Seniors Week 2005 will be celebrated in Hurstville from 7 - 17 March with a variety of activities organised by Hurstville City Council for local seniors</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=461</link>
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      <title>Council to challenge Court's brothel decision</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has decided to launch an appeal against a Land&amp;nbsp;Environment Court ruling which allows a brothel to operate in the Riverwood shopping centre. Council reached its decision at its meeting on Wednesday 23rd February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Master Plan traffic solution underway</title>
      <description>The end of Hurstville's spaghetti junction traffic nightmare is one step closer due to a $500,000 Roads and Traffic Authority grant for the proposed widening of the Lily Street railway overpass at Allawah</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=463</link>
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      <title>A name at last</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has approved the naming of a previously unnamed lane at the corner of Baker Street and Lansdowne Parade, Oatley. The lane will be known as Searchlight Lane</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=464</link>
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      <title>Clean Up Australia Day - Sunday 6 March</title>
      <description>Giving our local environment a helping hand</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=465</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=465</link>
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      <title>NRMA CareFlight to visit Gannons Park</title>
      <description>The NRMA CareFlight “Augusta 109E Power” helicopter will land in Gannons Park on Monday 21 March at 1.00 pm</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Mt Panorama of Penshurst</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is increasingly concerned about accidents and traffic conditions on Forest Road, Penshurst, from Stoney Creek Road to Penshurst Street</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=467</link>
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      <title>Local residents protecting our environment and their bottom dollar</title>
      <description>Over 100,000 kilograms of greenhouse gases and almost 1 million litres of water will be saved each year as a result of local residents participating in a joint Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale Councils' environmental program</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council fights Mulga Road supermarket in the Land and Environment Court</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has raised a point of law in respect of a proposal to establish a supermarket in Mulga Road. Oatley West</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>They might be able to keep crime under control, but can they contain the Mayor's XI</title>
      <description>Previous top scorer and Mayor's XI captain and selector, Clr Steve McMahon, today threw down the gauntlet to local police to lift their game in this year's cricket clash at Hurstville Oval on Sunday 20 February</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Mayor hands $71,000 to the Australian Red Cross' Tsunami Appeal</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris, today presented the Australian Red Cross with a cheque for $71,000 for its Tsunami Appeal. The amount represents $1.00 for every resident in the City of Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Maple Street Christmas light display raises</title>
      <description>The Maple Street Christmas lights display in Lugarno has raised $112,000 for the Make a Wish Foundation</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=473</link>
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      <title>Penshurst Ward By-Election</title>
      <description>Voting in the Penshurst Ward By-Election on Saturday 5 March is compulsory for all persons over the age of 18 who are registered on the residential and non residential rolls for the Penshurst Ward</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=474</link>
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      <title>Mayor sees red</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris is outraged that the Land&amp;nbsp;Environment Court has given approval for a brothel to operate from premises in Riverwood</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=475</link>
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      <title>Year of the Rooster at Hurstville</title>
      <description>Children's story times at Hurstville and Penshurst Libraries have all taken on a Chinese New Year theme and the libraries have been decorated to wish everyone a Happy New Year</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=476</link>
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      <title>Be Alert - 40 km/h School Zones are back in force</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council urges residents to be aware when driving as the 40 kph School Zones are enforceable from Friday morning 28 January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=477</link>
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      <title>Free Environmental Retrofits for Hurstville City Council residents</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is offering 10 residents the chance to have a free environmental assessment of their homes undertaken</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=478</link>
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      <title>th Annual Antiques&amp;nbsp;Collectables Fair to be held at Hurstville</title>
      <description>The 10th Annual Antiques and Collectables Fair, incorporating the 6th Annual Royal Doulton Collectors Fair, will be held on 11 - 13 February at the Marana Auditorium Civic Centre, MacMahon Street, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=479</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=479</link>
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      <title>Former Gallipoli Peninsula Deputy Mayor becomes an Australian Citizen</title>
      <description>Umit Karatas, former Deputy Mayor of Eceabat in the Gallipoli Peninsula, will become an Australian Citizen in Hurstville City Council's Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=480</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=480</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council prohibits building work on long weekends</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's has introduced a new building consent condition that prohibits building and demolition work being undertaken on Saturdays and Sundays on weekends adjacent to a public holiday</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=481</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=481</link>
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      <title>Path of the Dragon flows from China to Hurstville</title>
      <description>A new exhibition about to open at the St George Regional Museum tells the story of our Chinese Community</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=482</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=482</link>
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      <title>Hurstville announces its Citizens of the Year</title>
      <description>Hurstville Mayor, Clr Joanne Morris presented its Australia Day Awards at a special dinner held on Thursday, 20th January</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=483</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=483</link>
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      <title>Council seeks to revive Regional Transport Forum</title>
      <description>Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale Councils have written to the Minister for Infrastructure and Planning seeking his support for the revival of the St George Regional Transport Forum. Council endorsed this course of action at its final meeting on 15th</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=484</link>
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      <title>Council call for St George Regional Bus Improvement Project</title>
      <description>Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale Councils are seeking the State Government's support for the establishment of a St George Regional Bus Improvement Project</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=485</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=485</link>
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      <title>Free Internet and Email classes</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Library and Information Service will be running free Internet and Email classes for beginners from 21 to 25 February at its Central Branch, corner Dora Street and Queens Road, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=486</link>
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      <title>Peace promoted through generous donation</title>
      <description>The lay Buddhist organisation, Soka Gakkai International Australia, has donated to Hurstville Library a collection of books promoting peace and culture</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=487</link>
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      <title>Hurstville's Australia Day Ambassador named</title>
      <description>The Australia Day Council has appointed Donna Carson to act as Hurstville's Australia Day Ambassador. Donna became a tireless community worker when she chose to be the face of a survivor rather than a faceless victim of violence</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=488</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=488</link>
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      <title>Year of the Rooster celebrations for Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville residents are invited to join the celebrations for the Chinese New Year in Forest Road on Saturday 5 February from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm to mark the commencement of the Year of the Rooster</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=489</link>
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      <title>Regional and resource sharing options for St George Libraries to be considered</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has joined Kogarah and Rockdale Councils to engage consultants to prepare a feasibility study of the opportunities for co-operation between the library services each Council runs</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=490</link>
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      <title>Celebrate and decorate this Australia Day</title>
      <description>It's Australia Day! A day to get out there and ‘Celebrate and Decorate' Hurstville. On the 26th January, The Australia Day Council of NSW (ADCNSW) is encouraging all Australians to show their national spirit by celebrating with their community</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=491</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council fights to protect local character and identity in the Development Assessment Process</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's motion to oppose the draft Leading Practice Model for Development Assessment being undertaken by the Commonwealth Development Assessment Forum was carried by the 2004 National General Assembly of Local Government recently he</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=492</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Centre celebrates Australia Day with a great Australian tradition</title>
      <description>Retailers in the Hurstville City Centre have decided to celebrate Australia Day with a great Australian tradition - a BBQ</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Parents give Hurstville City Council's Child care services a big tick of approval</title>
      <description>The results of Hurstville City Council's Annual Child Care Parent Satisfaction Survey indicate very high satisfaction levels with Council's child care services with ratings of 95% or higher for the quality of care provided</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=494</link>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council wages war on the plastic bag</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is making big gains in eliminating the use of plastic bags in the city</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/Whats-New.html?guid=495</guid>
      <link>http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/SPContent.aspx?PageID=14&amp;ItemID=495</link>
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      <title>Hurstville pays tribute to prominent citizen - Syd Packham</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has paid tribute to Syd Packham who passed away on Tuesday 28th December 2004 aged</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville challenges other councils to donate a dollar for every resident</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is donating $71,000 to the Red Cross to assist the victims of the tsunami which devastated many South-East Asian nations on Boxing Day</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville City Council adopts Master Plan concept</title>
      <description>The Hurstville City Centre Draft Concept Master Plan was adopted by Hurstville City Council at the Council meeting held on 15 December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>New club facilities for Hurstville Illawarra Catholic Club</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Development Assessment Committee has granted consent to the Illawarra Catholic Club's application to build a new facility for it's Hurstville club at the corner of Crofts Avenue and Cross Street, Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Mayor goes hybrid</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Mayor Councillor Joanne Morris has gone hybrid with her new vehicle</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>First Twenty20 to be played at Hurstville Oval</title>
      <description>Cricket history will be made at Hurstville Oval on Wednesday 22 December when the NSW SpeedBlitz Blues will be part of the first Twenty20 to be held in New South Wales between the Simon Katich XI and the Brad Haddin XI</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Statement from Hurstville City Council regarding the resignation of Helen Filipopoulos</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is sorry to learn of the resignation of Helen Filipopoulos as a Councillor representing the Penshurst Ward of the city</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Spirit Christmas Spectacular</title>
      <description>Hurstville's premier Christmas event, the Hurstville Spirit Christmas Spectacular 2004, will be held this Saturday, 11 December at Olds Park, Forest Road, Penshurst</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council refuses supermarket proposal</title>
      <description>The proposal was discussed at the Council's Development Assessment Committee meeting on Wednesday 8th December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Bright future for Oatley Park</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's adoption of the Oatley Park Plan of Management on 24 November will protect and enhance the quality of the bushland whilst ensuring public enjoyment of one of its premier parks</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Long term Forest Road trader calls it a day</title>
      <description>The franchisee of the Forest Road Hurstville Hungry Jacks for the last six years, Sam Napoli, has sold his franchise</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville Child and Family Health Centre</title>
      <description>The Hurstville Child and Family Health Centre located at 23 - 27 McMahon Street, Hurstville was officially opened on 2 December by the Mayor of Hurstville, Clr Joanne Morris and Dr Martin Mackertich, Executive Director St George Hospital</description>
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      <title>Hurstville Home Library Service Christmas Concert</title>
      <description>Hurstville Library's Home Library Service Christmas Concert will be held on Monday 6 December and will feature Patrick Brady's Irish Rogues Show</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Shiroishi success lauded</title>
      <description>Swimmers and athletes who represented Hurstville City Council at the Shiroishi Goodwill Swimming Carnival and the inaugural Highland Marathon in Japan were presented to the Mayor at the Council meeting on Wednesday 24th November</description>
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      <title>Survey shows high level of community satisfaction with Council</title>
      <description>The preliminary release of the results of a Community Satisfaction and Needs Study undertaken by Hurstville City Council has given the council top marks on community satisfaction</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council support establishment of Aboriginal Advisory Commitee</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has given approval for the establishment of an Aboriginal Advisory Committee</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Lugarno Boardwalk and Wetland Project</title>
      <description>The installation of the stairway leading from Forest Road to the boardwalk at Lugarno brings the Edith Boardwalk and Wetland Project to completion</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Safety Program achieves huge savings for Council</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's SafetyFirst program has achieved huge savings for the Council in its Workers Compensation Insurance Bill</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Lighting the way</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's commitment to implementing initiatives that provide energy savings, greenhouse emission reductions and cost savings was advanced with the recently completed lighting upgrade of the Council's Civic Centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Warning for residents</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is concerned that residents are being approached by people claiming to have Council's endorsement to paint their residence number on the street-frontage</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Maple Street, Lugarno, Christmas Display</title>
      <description>The Maple Street Christmas Display has become a major Christmas activity with thousands of people visiting the street during December each year</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Oatley Park Draft Plan of Management</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's Service Delivery Committee has recommended that Council adopt the Oatley Park Draft Management Plan</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Christians and Muslims - Growing Peace in Hurstville" Public Forum Tuesday, 30 November 2004, 6.30 -9.30PM</title>
      <description>Do Christians and Muslims share common convictions about peace and non-violence that can inspire them to work towards mutual understanding and so model and promote peace and harmony in society</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council supports Harassment Awareness Program in High Schools</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council will be contributing $2000 to assist with the development and assessment of harassment awareness programs in the St George region High Schools</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Healthiest Financial Quarter in 3 Years</title>
      <description>The release of Hurstville City Council's Quarterly Review Report on its budget and management plan performance as at September 30th shows Council making good progress in tackling its operating deficit</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville marks the passing of Johnny Warren</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council extends its sympathy to Johnny Warren's family and friends</description>
      <pubDate>2009-08-31T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Join the Christmas spirit at Hurstville</title>
      <description>There is something for everyone in this year's huge range of Christmas activities in Hurstville with activities for children, concerts and entertainment for all ages, games, rides, Christmas Carols and fireworks. Check out the long list of December</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Christmas Art Stars shine for Hurstville</title>
      <description>Three of Hurstville's young artists received special recognition from the Mayor of Hurstville today for their artwork in designing Hurstville's Christmas Card</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Regional centres seminar looks at commercial development options for Hurstville</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has co-hosted a seminar with the Property Council of Australia to examine commercial opportunities for Sydney's regional centres</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>GreenCity Awards Winners announced</title>
      <description>The winners of Hurstville City Council's GreenCity Garden and Environment Awards were announced on Thursday 28 October at an official reception hosted by the Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville CBD resident wins Council's Unit Balcony Garden Award</title>
      <description>At Hurstville Council's GreenCity Gardens and Environment Awards presentation on 28 October, Mr Gordon Chou's balcony garden in The Avenue Hurstville, was judged to be the best in its category</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville's resolutions receive NSW support</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council's resolutions to the NSW Local Government Association conference have all received the green light. All of the council's sponsored resolutions and one urgency motion have been adopted by the members at its annual conference i</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Clr Beverley Giegerl gains senior post</title>
      <description>Clr Beverley Giegerl of Hurstville City Council was the only uncontested member of the NSW Local Government Association's Executive to be elected at the NSW Local Government conference in Armidale this week</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Information Stall to answer questions on Hurstville City Centre Draft Master Plan</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is providing local business, shoppers and residents a chance to view and make submissions about the draft Master Plan</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Residents' views support Master Plan concept</title>
      <description>A steady stream of submissions and comments on the draft Master Plan are being received by Hurstville City Council</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council moves to consolidate financial position</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is to set in place strategies to consolidate its financial position and return it to a budget surplus situation</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Hurstville's young artists on show</title>
      <description>The artistic talents of Hurstville's youth are soon to be on show</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Budding artists - Show us your festive spirit</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is on the hunt for budding artists</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Citizen of the Year Awards</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is calling for nominations for Hurstville “Citizen of the Year”, “Young Citizen of the Year” and “Young Sportsperson” Awards for</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to continue fight for speed change on King Georges Road</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has vowed to continue its fight to get the speed limit changed on King Georges Road</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Council to host Property Council seminar</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has taken the innovative step of co-hosting a Property Council seminar on Tuesday 9th November</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Metropolitan Strategy Discussion Paper</title>
      <description>The State Government has released a Metropolitan Strategy Discussion Paper and the public are invited to comment on it</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Community Survey seeks community say on council services</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is about to commence the interviews for a major survey to find out the community wants and needs in respect of Council services. Interviewers for the community survey will begin door knocking on Saturday 18th September to ask</description>
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      <title>Beverly Hills Cinema DA to be reconsidered</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council has recommenced processing the Development Application for the Beverly Hills Cinema</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Sister City visits will promote economic and sports links</title>
      <description>Hurstville City Council is about to commence a series of visits to its two Sister Cities of Changzhou (in China) and Shiroishi (in Japan) to promote economic and sporting links</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Breast Screen Van in Hurstville</title>
      <description>Over the next month, middle-aged women of Hurstville and the surrounding suburbs will be able to visit the BreastScreen Van in Hurstville</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Miles Franklin's brilliant career revealed in Hurstville</title>
      <description>The sensational secrets and little-known stories of 20th century Australia's literary great, Miles Franklin (1879-1954), will soon be revealed at the St George Regional Museum when the State Library of NSW's national exhibition Miles Franklin: A bri</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Green Streets launch a huge success</title>
      <description>The launch of the Green Streets program at Chivers Hill was a huge success for Hurstville City Council on Saturday 4th September</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Ten Point Plan sets future for Hurstville's City Centre</title>
      <description>A ten point plan has been released by Hurstville City Council setting the future direction for its city centre</description>
      <pubDate>2009-09-15T00:00:00</pubDate>
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      <title>Anne Henderson 'Joseph Lyons: The People’s Prime Minister</title>
      <description>Come along and hear Anne Henderson’s tale about Joseph Lyons at a free author talk on Wednesday 26 September 2012, at 7.00pm at the Hurstville City Library</description>
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