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Queensland councils band together
Council Crews from across Queensland have converged on the flood-ravaged south-east corner of the state to lend a hand with the clean-up effort. Workers from…
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Harmony and good food in Devonport
A celebration of cultural diversity culminated in a community recipe book inspired by Devonport residents and the lighting up of the city’s convention centre in…
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Mayors agree on freight analysis plan
The 10-member Darling Downs and South West Queensland (DDSWQ) Council of Mayors has agreed to proceed with a CSIRO freight analysis study which is designed…
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Redlands receive city boost
A $53 million South East Queensland City funding project is set to boost Redland City’s tourism and liveability. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said more…
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Ne technology for old library
The humble library card has been transformed into an after-hours key allowing accessing to Lambton Library for the city’s more than 100,000 library members. Using…
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Budget disappointment for greater Shepparton
This year’s Federal Budget included a large investment in regional areas but no specific acknowledgement of funding for the Goulburn Valley Highway (Shepparton) Bypass which…
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Recycled pavements trialled in Yarra
Yarra City Council is trialling a new permeable pavement in Clifton Hill, which offers a sustainable solution to traditional treatments. Their pavement trial at Ramsden…
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New Swan Hill Performing Arts manager
Swan Hill Rural City Council is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Venue and Performing Arts Manager, based out of the Swan Hill…
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New Adelaide guide hot off the press
The latest edition of the Adelaide Visitor Guide is out now and, with domestic and international travel on the rise and according to Adelaide Economic…
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Drought-proofing measure for Southern Downs
Southern Downs Regional Council’s latest drought-proofing initiative will save local households and businesses both water and money. From 1 July, all new residential and commercial…
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Theives throw spanner in the works
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) parks and gardens staff were dismayed late last month when it was discovered that the pipe rail fencing along Owen Vincent…
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New dog bags aim to cut down waste
It’s very obvious where responsible dog owners put their used dog waste bags – it’s always the first bin they find. The bin contents are…