Let the Festivities BEGIN!

Have a very merry Christmas but don't let the good times spoil the fun - if you know what I mean!
Drink safe - drink a glass of water between each 'real' drink.
Use small glasses for alcohol.

DON'T drive - organise a taxi, designate a non-drinking captain for the night or a mini-bus if there are enough of you.
NEVER get into a taxi on your own without telling someone else first.
If you are with friends - stay together there really is safety in numbers.

Watch your heels - if you are dancing all night or on your feet, wear comfortable and fashionable shoes (or if your bag is big enough take the comfortable pair with you)
Watch out for your friends - we all need a guardian angel
Lastly - enjoy the fabulous-ness of Christmas by being responsible and a good citizen - and with total recall!

National Awards for Local Government 2012

Be Recognised for your hard work!
Are you proud of your council's innovative approach to meeting your community needs?
The National Awards for Local Government recognise, reward and promote the work of local government across Australia.
Award entries open 1 December 2011. All elected local government organisations are eligible to enter the Awards.
2012 Award Categories

• Active Arts
• Asset and Financial Management
• Engaging and Strengthening Indigenous Communities
• Excellence in Alcohol Management
• Improving Services to Remote Communities
• Innovative Infrastructure Development
• Land-Use Planning - Addressing Disaster Risk and Enhancing Resilience
• Promoting Reconciliation
• Regional Collaborations
• Rural and Remote Health
• Strength in Diversity

There are also awards for Excellence in Road Safety and for Women in Local Government
For more information www.regional.gov.au