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Short-stay changes target growing housing crisis
Hobart City Council will consider taking steps to limit the number of new permits to convert entire homes to short-stay visitor accommodation in an attempt…
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Councils unite against homelessness
The number of homeless men, women and children is growing in suburban areas and COVID-19 has further impacted the vulnerability of those without a safe…
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The Good Oil by Rod Brown – Sad misjudgement by Defence
Australia’s defence purchases have been notoriously problematic, but our submarine saga is the most glaring. It will have huge ramifications for years to come. The…
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Councillor profiles – Maurice Collison Mayor of Upper Hunter Regional Council
The Upper Hunter Shire is predominantly rural with a population of around 14,100 and a land area of about 8000 square kilometres, of which a…
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Councillor profiles – Paula Masselos Mayor of Waverley
The Waverley Local Government Area (LGA) is one of Australia’s oldest, having been incorporated in 1859. We are also one of the most densely populated…
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Environmental action for the long term
Southern Mallee District Council, South Australia, has adopted its first ever Environmental Action Plan (EAP), taking a proactive approach to protecting and preserving its environmental…
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Counting the cost of lost events
Figures presented to the City of Greater Geelong, Victoria, last month highlighted the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region’s events sector. The…
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Pop ups breathe new life
The Toowoomba Gallery is relocating to new premises in the redeveloped Rowe’s complex fronting Victoria Street next month following its successful launch as part of…
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Shinju moonrise brings connection
When the full moon rose over Chinatown in Broom, Western Australia, on 23 August 2021, the metaphorical stars and planets aligned to create local history.…
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Cloak of Hope installed
Blue Mountains City Council, New South Wales, has completed the upgrade of the Katoomba Civic Centre with a magnificent art installation by local artist Kevina-Jo…
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Editorial
Fourteen shopping trolleys were removed from one Cairns waterway as part of the annual Great Northern Clean Up in September. Almost 200 community volunteers removed…
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Hidden emissions a growing problem
Without action, embodied carbon will be responsible for 85 percent of Australia’s built environment emissions by 2050, a new report from the Green Building Council…
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