The Federal Government announces the release of new funding.

"We want to let you know that Ministers Peter Garrett and Tony Burke have announced the launch of the 2010-11 Caring for our Country Community Action Grants round which will provide up to $8 million to help community groups protect the environment and support sustainable farming through its 2010-11 Caring for our Country Community Action Grants program.

Applications open on Tuesday 6 July 2010 and will close 31 August 2010. 

More information about the 2010-11 round will be available on our website www.nrm.gov.au on Tuesday 6 July, where you will find the 2010-11 Community Action Grants Applicant Guidelines, How to complete the Community Action Grants application and the on-line registration and application form. If you are unable to access the website please call 1800 552 008 to obtain any or all of these documents. Enquiries may also be made at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mark Flanigan and Ian Thompson - Australian Government Land and Coasts".

It's TIME to clean out your RURAL and HOUSEHOLD chemicals.

WHAT:  Glen Innes and districts residents can bring chemicals, pecticides, herbicides, fluroescent tubes, fire extinguishers and smoke alarms to the Glen Innes Severn Council Works Depot in Lang Street for disposal.

WHEN:  Tuesday 10th August 2010.

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