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‘Proud, pleased, gobsmacked’: Tidy Towns honours the unsung heroes of small Australian communities
- Williams, WA, won the 2025 state title in the Tidy Towns Awards as Launceston readies to host the 2026 national event.
- The awards now recognize heritage and culture alongside litter prevention and beautification.
- The national event travels across far-flung towns, celebrating volunteers who contribute to environmental projects.
- Keep Australia Beautiful NSW notes the awards survive mainly through volunteer hard work amid tightening funding.
- The 1990s-era national competition pits state winners against each other for the national title.
- Volunteer archivists in Williams recover old records to preserve town history.
- Launceston will host the 2026 national ceremony, underscoring the event’s expanding footprint.
- The awards industry faces sponsorship and government funding challenges but persists via community support.
- The initiative began as an anti-litter effort in the 1960s and evolved over time.
- The awards emphasize community pride, with towns showcasing local achievements and signposts of success.
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