Border mail tidy towns

The Border Mail Tidy Towns competition is an annual event that aims to promote and recognize the efforts of towns and villages in the Border region of New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. The competition is organized by the Border Mail newspaper and is open to towns and villages with a population of less than 10,000 people.

The competition has been running for over 30 years and is designed to encourage towns and villages to work together to improve their appearance, amenities, and community spirit. The competition is judged on a range of criteria, including:

  1. Appearance of the town or village, including the condition of buildings, streets, and public spaces.
  2. Community spirit and involvement, including events, festivals, and community projects.
  3. Environmental sustainability, including waste management, recycling, and conservation efforts.
  4. Economic development, including local businesses, tourism, and infrastructure.
  5. Community facilities and services, including healthcare, education, and recreational facilities.

The competition is divided into several categories, including:

  1. Small towns (population under 1,000)
  2. Medium towns (population 1,000-5,000)
  3. Large towns (population 5,000-10,000)
  4. Villages (population under 1,000)

The winner of the competition is awarded a cash prize and a trophy, and is also recognized as the "Tidy Town" of the Border region. The competition is seen as a way to promote community pride and to encourage towns and villages to work together to improve their quality of life.

Some of the towns and villages that have won the Border Mail Tidy Towns competition in recent years include:

The competition is an important event in the Border region, and is seen as a way to promote community pride and to recognize the efforts of towns and villages to improve their appearance and quality of life.