Community and not-for-profit groups have until this Saturday, 31 October 2026, to apply for Council's Community Grants Round 1. Two grant levels are available. Small Grants of up to $5,000 are co-funded by Senex Energy and do not require a co-contribution, although one is favoured. Major Grants range from $5,001 to $20,000 and require a co-contribution of up to 50 per cent. Groups can discuss their projects with Council's Local Development Officers before applying.
Hindmarsh Shire Council has opened applications for its 2027 Youth Council for young people aged 12 to 18. The advisory committee of up to 17 members plans activities across the shire, including movie screenings, pool parties, live music and mental health initiatives. Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 29 November 2026. Applicants will be interviewed, with appointments endorsed at the December 2026 Council Meeting. Successful applicants will receive certificates and badges in early 2027 before attending the annual Leadership Retreat.
Murweh Shire Council is inviting local organisations to apply under its Community Grants Policy for projects and activities that benefit the shire. Eligible groups include sporting clubs, hobby groups, charities, not-for-profit organisations and religious organisations based in Murweh. The council generally provides in-kind help, such as use of its equipment, facilities or services, with cash grants considered only in exceptional circumstances. Applications open twice a year, ahead of the annual budget and half-yearly budget review. All applications are assessed against the policy criteria, and assistance is not guaranteed.
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Community groups near the Bango Wind Farm can apply for grants from the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund, which opens on Tuesday 20 October 2026. The fund will contribute $80,862 this year to not-for-profit groups, organisations, associations and clubs with projects within a 20-kilometre radius of the wind farm. Applications close at 5:00 pm on Tuesday 17 November 2026. Application forms and guidelines will be available from the Hilltops Council website from the opening date. The fund is run by a committee that will review applications and decide how the money is allocated.
Applications are now open for Central Coast Grammar School's Scholarship Program. The scholarships are open to students from Year 5 to Year 11 who show excellence in academics, music or as all-rounders.
Hawkesbury Council is inviting applications for its Community Sponsorship Program for 2026/27. Resilient Hawkesbury offers up to $3,000 to community organisations that help build connection, health, inclusion and resilience. The Participation category pays $150 to individuals and $750 to teams of five or more heading to state, national or international events. Access to Community Facilities covers half the cost of hiring a council or community facility, up to $750, for eligible not-for-profit groups. Applicants are urged to read the strategy document, assessment matrix and FAQs first.
Hawkesbury Council is inviting applications for its Community Sponsorship Program for 2026/27. Resilient Hawkesbury offers up to $3,000 to community organisations that help build connection, health, inclusion and resilience. The Participation category pays $150 to individuals and $750 to teams of five or more heading to state, national or international events. Access to Community Facilities covers half the cost of hiring a council or community facility, up to $750, for eligible not-for-profit groups. Applicants are urged to read the strategy document, assessment matrix and FAQs first.
Applications are now open for the fourth Australian season of The Traitors, and for the first time since 2022 the cast will be everyday Australians rather than celebrities. Applications close on Friday 11 December 2026. Applicants must be at least 20 years old and be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, Australian or New Zealand passport holder, or resident of Australia. Filming is expected to begin in late summer 2027 at Castle Claremont in New Zealand's South Island. Gretel Killeen is confirmed to return as host, and no premiere date has been announced yet.
North Sydney Council has opened applications for its 2027 Creative Spaces and Writer in Residence programs. The initiative offers subsidised studio space and mentorship for local artists and writers across four locations. It includes a First Nations Creative Residency at Alfred Street Studios in Milsons Point, a Coal Loader Artist Residency focused on sustainability, and a Don Bank Writer in Residence program with Writing NSW. Applications close on November 6, 2026.
