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Ashfield Council wins award for job creation program
Ashfield Municipal Council in NSW, along with a local health service provider, has received a state award for its unique job training program focused on…
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Migration – meeting skill shortages in regional Australia
Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Special FeatureDepartment of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs Special Feature The Commonwealth Government has a range of initiatives in place to attract migrants to areas…
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Enhancing cultural activities in Gunnedah
With the development of its performing arts and cultural centre, the Gunnedah district is well on its way to establishing Gunnedah with a state of…
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Aged care extension delivers benefits
With the extension of the its Home for the Aged under way, Mid Murray Council has predicted that it will provide direct and indirect gains.…
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AusIndustry – supporting Australian businesses
AusIndustry Special FeatureAusIndustry Special Feature AusIndustry, the Commonwealth Government’s business unit in the Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources, provides a range of incentives for Australian business…
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Sustaining local economies
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley *The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Who can argue against creating or supporting a sustainable community? The only problem is: What is a sustainable…
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Encounter 2002
Celebrations of Flinders’ voyage along the South Australian coastlineCelebrations of Flinders’ voyage along the South Australian coastline In marking the bicentenary of Englishman Matthew Flinders and Frenchman Nicholas Baudin’s ‘meeting’ at Encounter Bay,…
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Business Week 2002 in Maroondah Victoria
In October, Maroondah businesses were provided with a multitude of information and discussion forums through a series of workshops that were all part of Maroondah…
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New tourism focus for Kentish
Tasmania’s Kentish Council is playing a key role in the development of the region’s tourism industry by establishing a special tourism committee. The Cradle Mountain…
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Major tourist attraction looking for a permanent home
The National Museum of Australian Pottery, Australia’s first museum dedicated to 19th and early 20th century Australian pottery, is looking for a permanent home. Established…
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Cycling along the Todd River
Cyclists will soon be able to ride all the way from Old Timers on the South Stuart Highway, along the Todd River and through to…
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Minister announces National Awards for Local Government
I am always proud to say that I’m the Minister for Local Government. I have also said many times that it is my belief that…

