Due to severe weather conditions, several trees and debris have fallen on our roads within the municipality. Please take care and avoid affected areas while cleanup efforts are underway, and follow traffic management signage.
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers – 19 to 25 May, 2025
2025 celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together with the theme ‘Connecting Communities’. Let’s acknowledge the spirit of connection and the incredible impact volunteers have in building inclusive and thriving communities.
Nominations are now open for the George Town municipality to nominate a community member for the George Town Council, Volunteer of the Year Awards 2025.
The categories are:
Volunteer Service Award (up to 5 years)
Major Volunteer Service Award (5–10 years)
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award (over 10 years)