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Council/community partnership saves urban wetlands
The City of Devonport is located on the Mersey River in the heart of the north west coast of Tasmania. Efforts by Council and the…
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Encouraging more reading and greater use of library facilities
The Young Adults Program (YAP), at the Palmerston Public Library is delivering educational and enjoyable activities to motivate children and young adults to not only…
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Safer entertainment venues for women
A cross border program by the Albury and Wodonga City Councils has seen the promotion of safer licensed venues for women within the area. The…
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Rural community takes charge of economic development
A community’s drive and determination to take charge of the future of its economic development has led to an innovative community capacity building project. The…
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Increasing indigenous access to library resources
The Cooloola Shire’s Gympie Library’s Indigenous Resource Unit has developed a project that is providing greater resources for the indigenous community, as well as increasing…
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New era in transport management
Cities have been the source of prosperity and economic wealth for centuries with their diversity of skills and culture. Yet today, the economic progress of…
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Can Do Community Awards – calling for nominations
Australians are renowned for their capacity to ‘have a go’ and pull together to get things done. The Can Do Community Awards, an initiative under…
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Council help sought for new street sports initiative
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recently launched 1800 Reverse Street Active, a new and exciting initiative focusing on the booming street sports scene. The rise…
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Australian Sports Commission initiatives to target Local Government
Local Government today is faced with many challenges. Similarly, there are many important economic, social and ethical issues facing sport as a result of a…
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Play it Again! Active Australia Day 2002
Local Councils around Australia have started planning their involvement in another successful and fun community event for Active Australia Day 2002. This year the Day…
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Australian Sports Foundation gives $7 million in donations
South Gippsland Shire Council, Shire of York, Narromine Shire Council and Maribyrnong City Council have more in common than being part of the Local Government…
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VARIOUS ASC Programs
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) rans a range of programs. Some of these include the following. Harassment-free Sport Guidelines The Harassment-free Sport Strategy (HFS) is…