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Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens now World Heritage
After seven years of lobbying by Melbourne City Council, the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens are now safely on the World Heritage List. The…
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Repaying the debt with community pride
Frankston City Council, in Melbourne’s south east, is one of several Victorian Local Governments that has developed a strong and enduring partnership with Community Correctional…
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No turf wars in Cairns
Turf is the latest venture arising from the Partnership Cairns initiative. The program allows local businesses to sponsor projects that enhance the appearance of the…
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Continuing growth in Gosnells
The City of Gosnells Town Centre Revitalisation Scheme is a remarkable success story. Commenced in 1997, it is a unique strategy to generate sustainable revitalisation…
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Involving young people in the planning and developing of open space areas
At the City of Onkaparinga in South Australia, 45,000 young people, which is almost one third of the city’s population, are under 20 years old.…
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Active After-school Communities
Building a Healthy, Active Australia Primary school-aged children across Australia are becoming more obese, physically inactive and subsequently less healthy. The Australian Government has made…
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Mobile Fun Box for Mount Marshall youth
With an area of 10,500 square kilometres and only 650 residents, providing entertainment for young people is a difficult challenge for Western Australia’s Mount Marshall…
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Youth centre with a broader focus
Shoalhaven City Council’s Nowra Youth Centre is nearing completion. It comprises four separate offices – with one office dedicated to the Koori Habitat, two meeting…
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Walking Bus – promoting safety and exercise
Students at Orrvale Primary School in Victoria’s Greater Shepparton will be walking and catching a bus at the same time. The school along with the…
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Warringah wins cultural award
An event featuring Tongan Dance Groups, the Maori Haka, Rhythm and Blues, funk and crew of hip hop rappers has been highly commended in the…
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Youth employment to break the drug cycle
Brisbane City Council’s ‘working on’ program is moving from strength to strength. It was named Queensland’s best public sector training initiative at the 2003 Queensland…
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Enhancing regional communities through skilled migration
Skilled migrants help fill critical skill shortages and contribute both economically and socially to regional communities. The Australian Government is committed to attracting more skilled…
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