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Below you will find available for download and viewing Media Statements released by the Burnie City Council. These media releases appeared in the Advocate newspaper on the dates indicated.

2009

13 November 2009
Council aims for equality at Makers' Workshop
11 November 2009
Pool party to celebrate Burnie Aquatic Centre�s 40th birthday
10 November 2009
Cruise ship customers happy with Burnie welcome
09 November 2009
Cruise ship season starts tomorrow
06 November 2009
Burnie waterfront claims two Keep Australia Beautiful awards
06 November 2009
Business as usual for Pioneer Village Museum
06 November 2009
$1 million upgrade for Burnie Tennis Club
06 November 2009
New Makers' Workshop to open doors this Sunday
26 October 2009
Burnie Youth Council wins gold at Crime Stoppers Challenge
24 October 2009
New Montello Sports Facility officially opened
23 October 2009
Traffic change near Makers' Workshop entrance
21 October 2009
Free big band concert in Burnie Park this Saturday
21 October 2009
Affordable housing development
14 October 2009
Coastal Pathway project secures $969,000 in Federal funding
14 October 2009
New $4.8 million specialised autism centre for Burnie
13 October 2009
Mount Street bus stops extended to November
07 October 2009
Underage Rage Dance Party this Halloween
06 October 2009
Council urges public to avoid closed parks and reserves
01 October 2009
New roof for McKenna Park Hockey Complex
01 October 2009
West Park parking changes
30 September 2009
Elphinstone underground machine for new Makers' Workshop
29 September 2009
McKenna Park Hockey Complex re-roofing started today
28 September 2009
Portside expressions of interest to open next month
28 September 2009
Storm damage results in roads, parks and reserves closure
23 September 2009
CBD road closure this weekend
23 September 2009
Creative Paper prepares for new era
21 September 2009
Footy fever hits Shorewell Park
21 September 2009
Come out and play during October as Burnie shines
14 September 2009
New indoor aquatic centre up for discussion at Council meeting
14 September 2009
GM has no part in election campaign
11 September 2009
Norfolk Pines report received
09 September 2009
Council backs defence-related work opportunities
01 September 2009
Burnie Jobs Expo a huge success
31 August 2009
Council calling for community input on Mooreville Road plans
27 August 2009
Call Centre's security great news for Burnie
27 August 2009
Key arts players join forces
25 August 2009
New sports facility at West Park taking shape
21 August 2009
Building Burnie's confidence through Jobs Expo
20 August 2009
Council against Minister's comments on Burnie Port
19 August 2009
Council questions Tasports over Bell Bay push
19 August 2009
Burnie Sports & Events joins forces with Civic Centre
17 August 2009
Positive action through Burnie Jobs Expo
13 August 2009
Council awaits report on Norfolk pines
07 August 2009
Cattley St bus stops to be temporarily relocated
07 August 2009
Waterfront development to be worth the wait
07 August 2009
Jobs expo to boost Burnie's employment confidence
06 August 2009
Council welcomes growth opportunity for Burnie Port
05 August 2009
Exciting times ahead for Burnie's cultural precinct
31 July 2009
Creative Paper closed during August
17 July 2009
Excitement plus over Makers' Workshop opening
16 July 2009
Council looking for museum volunteers
15 July 2009
Council welcomes $1.26 million for Waterfront Boardwalk project
30 June 2009
Council to farewell 32 employees to new water corporation
26 June 2009
Traffic disruptions on View Road this Sunday
23 June 2009
No increase in waste management fees
23 June 2009
Valuation changes result in slight increases
23 June 2009
Reduced fees to Marine Terrace Car Park
23 June 2009
Council committed to further enhancing Burnie through capital works
23 June 2009
No rates increase for Burnie residents
23 June 2009
Council appoints new Director of Corporate and Business Services
19 June 2009
West Park Grove road closure on Sunday
18 June 2009
Fairbrother awarded contract for $3.2 million sports complex
16 June 2009
Changes to opening hours at Marine Terrace Car Park
12 June 2009
Community survey reveals residents in favour of Council's vision
04 June 2009
Council's Coastal Pathway project secures State Government funding
19 May 2009
Council supports 11 clubs, organisations through funding
19 May 2009
Recycle old mobile phones to help the environment
13 May 2009
Burnie volunteers to be recognised through annual awards
09 May 2009
$5 million federal funding boost to Burnie revealed
07 May 2009
Council seeks community input for cultural heritage study
01 May 2009
Burnie's arts community enters into exciting new era
30 April 2009
Council announces Burnie Online Access Centre management change
24 April 2009
Burnie new $10 millon school development 'visionary'
22 April 2009
Council welcomes new $2.5 million GP Super Clinic announcement
21 April 2009
Council to host community meeting regarding Jorgensen Street Reserve
16 April 2009
Mayor calls on Burnie to support talented Will
08 April 2009
National Youth Week all wrapped up
06 April 2009
Kids focus of Easter Sunday fun at Burnie Park
01 April 2009
Pioneer Village Museum temporarily closed
25 March 2009
Wisteria Lane Children's Centre to celebrate 20 years of service
18 March 2009
Matthews awarded contract for $3.6 million bowls complex
18 March 2009
Burnie Youth Mayor calls on youth for National Week
17 March 2009
Burnie road closure on Sunday
12 March 2009
Council supports new $10 million school development
12 March 2009
Burnie's history heart of The Makers' Workshop
12 March 2009
Waterfront paving works progressing
04 March 2009
Burnie bowls centre development growth
04 March 2009
Council calls for public input on Burnie West Coastal Area Project
04 March 2009
Burnie makes a move with youth through road trip
03 March 2009
Creative Paper to reveal breakthrough to world stage
27 February 2009
Burnie becoming State's port of call
25 February 2009
Burnie women urged to celebrate contribution
24 February 2009
The Friends' fundraiser for bushfire victims
18 February 2009
Council awards $10,000 scholarship to Burnie student
17 February 2009
Council responds to community concerns over Pioneer Village Museum streetscape
17 February 2009
Council retains weekly kerbside refuse collection
17 February 2009
Fairbrother awarded contract for The Makers' Workshop project
17 February 2009
Council calls on governments to support Australian Paper
16 February 2009
Council focused on fire hazard removal program
16 February 2009
West Mooreville Road name change to be discussed
12 February 2009
Coastal musicians support Benefit Concert for Victorian Bushfire Victims
11 February 2009
Council Bringing Chill-Outs back
10 February 2009
Council to host fundraising concert for VIC Bushfire Appeal
10 February 2009
Council flys flags at half mast for VIC bushfire victims
09 February 2009
Council calling for bowls centre tender
05 February 2009
Minister Sturges Assures Burnie Port's Future is Secure
05 February 2009
Council to Host Public Forum on Waterfront Project
05 February 2009
Burnie Bowls Centre Scores $235,000 Funding Boost
04 February 2009
Additional $1 Million Funding Boost to Burnie's Waterfront

2008

05 November 2008
Council Buys Former Tioxide Land
22 October 2008
New Les Clark Bowls Centre Underway
22 October 2008
New Sports Facility Approved
22 October 2008
New Tourism Facility Approved
29 August 2008
Burnie Council Welcomes Sports Funding
23 July 2008
Interpretation of West Park Strategic Plan
17 July 2008
Portside Listing Slammed
25 June 2008
Burnie City Council to Commence Work on New Tourism Icon
25 June 2008
Major Capital Works and Initiative Program
25 June 2008
CPI Rate Increase
27 May 2008
Downpour Cleanup and Inspections Underway
26 May 2008
First Phase of West Park Public Space Development Announced
26 May 2008
Frequently Asked Questions - West Park
26 May 2008
Council Speaks on Plantation Forestry
26 May 2008
Forestry Policy Simplified
21 May 2008
TCTfm to Resume Broadcasting
23 April 2008
Burnie Civic Centre
23 April 2008
Burnie City Council Adopts New Monetary Penalties Enforcement System
17 April 2008
26% of the Burnie Community Support Heritage Listing
15 April 2008
Minister's Decision Breaks Road Safety Promise
12 March 2008
2008/2009 Financial Assistance Grants Program to Clubs and Organisations
19 February 2008
Burnie Takes Another Leap
19 February 2008
Committment to Children's and Family Services

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