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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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Logov Expo 2004
Queensland’s premier exposition of construction plant, materials, equipment and services to Local Government. This event will be held at Meakin Park, Logan City on 6…
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New chapter opening in Timor-Leste relations
The Victorian Local Governance Association and the Municipal Association of Victoria have joined forces to further cement relationships between Victorian Councils and their communities and…
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Country living at its best
Strategically located just three hours drive north of Melbourne, Moira Shire offers an attractive country lifestyle combined with good access to regional centres such as…
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Progressive Shire builds on strong community
“Growth, combined with a shift in perceptions across rural Victoria, is assisting in making Moira a very progressive Shire,” said the Mayor, Councillor David McKenzie.…
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Tourism snapshot
Moira Shire has a significant tourism industry built around the natural assets of the Murray River and excellent sport and recreation facilities. Stretching from Yarrawonga…
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Wetland swamped with success
Improving water quality, enhancing flood protection, encouraging eco tourism and providing passive recreation facilities are the cornerstones of a multi million dollar Kinnairds wetland development…
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Foreshore at the forefront
Moira Shire Council’s $1.2 million Yarrawonga Foreshore Reclamation Project was short listed for the Victorian Engineering Excellence Awards 2003. The project saw 1.2 hectares of…
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Risk vital in managing assets
With risk management the key plank of its asset management program, Moira Shire uses the Australian Standard for risk management, AS4370 for all its inspections.…
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Communication a key part of building bridges
Moira Shire Council is directly responsible for the maintenance, repair and upgrade of 58 bridges on its 3,574 kilometre road network. Almost half are old…




