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Grants program pulls strings
The Federal Government’s cultural grant program, Festivals Australia, has provided Bland Shire Council with $20,000 in funding. It will be used to bring Adelaide based…
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Turning up the heat on footpath trading
The growing popularity of alfresco dining and indoor smoking restrictions has led to a proliferation of outdoor heaters. Portable outdoor heaters have created the need…
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Future directions in community services
An interview with Mark Blackburn, Director Corporate and Community Services at Alice Springs Town Council. The town of Alice Springs was established in the late…
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Australian Sports Foundation gives $9.7m in grants
Wellington Shire Council, the Shire of Halls Creek, Swan Hill Rural City Council and the City of Port Lincoln have more in common than being…
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Children’s services awarded high accreditation
The Huon Valley outside school hours care program has recently undertaken its initial phase of accreditation assessment, resulting a high quality rating across all areas.…
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New skate park for Blackbutt
Queensland’s Nanango Shire is one of the latest Councils to install one of Skateramps Australia’s new range of potable and fixed skate ramps. Nanango is…
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Playgrounds to suit all needs *
Specialising in the entire project, from the play equipment to all site works, Playspace has been manufacturing playgrounds in Australia for ten years. Over this…
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Rural access to health services
Mid Murray, a rural Council in South Australia, is providing a service that larger regional and metropolitan Councils generally take for granted. Due to be…
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New Cable beach lifeguard
Western Australia’s Shire of Broome has appointed Tim Trew as a full time beach inspector and lifeguard at its popular Cable Beach. As one of…
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Waratah Wynyard celebrates civic pride
While every Tasmanian Council is obliged to prepare an annual report and hold an annual general meeting, Waratah Wynyard Council decided to do more. Council…
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Regional employers benefit from the Skill Matching Database
The Australian Government is committed to attracting skilled migrants to the regions in Australia where skills shortages exist. Regional migrant initiatives recognise the special circumstances…
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Town centre park builds community in Bonnyrigg
Sydney’s City of Fairfield recently celebrated the completion of its Bonnyrigg Town Centre Park. The 14 hectare park, located adjacent to the Bonnyrigg CBD, was…
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