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New gates open up nature to disabled
Custom-designed electric gates are helping people who use mobility aids, like wheelchairs and scooters, to enjoy a nature reserve, and easier access to a neighbourhood…
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Belmont unveils safety strategy
The City of Belmont has unveiled a five-year plan to boost safety, launching its Community Safety Strategy 2025-2030 after receiving the Council’s green light in…
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A fresh look
Renowned creatives, Gillian Kayrooz and L-FRESH The LION have been appointed as the lead artists for the $1 million reVITALise – Public Transport Precinct Vibrancy…
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Melville takes out design gong
The City of Melville’s foreshore care and restoration work has landed it the Coastal Planning and Design Award at the 2025 Western Australian Coastal Awards…
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UAE makes a mockery of our energy policy
Spending a few days in Dubai last month, I marveled at the world’s biggest shopping mall – 1,124,000 sq. m. or five times the size…
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Sustainable stormwater trial to transform area
A once plain and challenging stormwater basin in Bundaberg will be brought to life with thousands of native plants, turning it into a cleaner, greener…
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Shelter art surprises and delights
Shellharbour City Council’s Art in Unexpected Places program continues to surprise and delight, with the latest installation featuring the vibrant, layered works of South Coast…
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Empowering Queensland councils
The Queensland Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the recent…
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New council confirmed for Central Darling
The people of Central Darling Shire have their first Council in 12 years, with the NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig confirming the three…
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Future and past meet in main street project
A transformative project is taking shape in the heart of Westbury, where heritage meets progress in the Meander Council area. The streetscape refresh along Meander…
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New citizens for Roper Gulf
Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly welcomed two new Australian citizens during a special Citizenship Ceremony held in Mataranka on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. The ceremony,…
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From Spreadsheets to Strategy: How Councils Are Turning Compliance into Impact
Across Australia, council teams are being asked to do more with less. With increasing governance requirements and growing community expectations, even the most capable councils…
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