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Celebrity chefs show Bendigo to the world
Bendigo and the central Victorian region’s status as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy is celebrated in a new SBS Food TV series presented by…
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After COVID-19*
With travel restrictions eased and overseas travel limited, the rural hospitality industry is set for recovery. Hotels, motels and caravan parks have high occupancy rates,…
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Internationally recognised for sustainable tourism
Margaret River, Western Australia, has scooped a coveted spot in the global Green Destinations Top 100 Sustainable Destinations Awards. Every year the competition collects sustainable…
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Councillor profiles – Ben Browne Mayor Northern Areas Council
Northern Areas Council, is in South Australia’s Southern Flinders Ranges, the traditional lands of the Ngadjuri and Nukunu People. We’ve been working to better acknowledge…
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Councillor profiles – Roslyn Talbot Mayor Copper Coast Council
The Copper Coast is famous for having some of South Australia’s best holiday beaches. Located a comfortable hour and a half drive from Adelaide, this…
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Building an urban forest together
Hobsons Bay, Victoria, is launching a campaign to encourage residents, businesses, and industrial areas to help build an urban forest. As part of Council’s Urban…
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Lost Bird Found flies again
A flock of birds will fly free next month, when North Sydney Council runs its popular and powerful Lost Bird Found project. For eight years…
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Disaster dashboards shared
New online disaster dashboards will provide real-time information to help residents and visitors to the Lismore, Richmond Valley and Kyogle areas of New South Wales,…
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Homeless roadshow
Noosa Council, Queensland, will host a Housing and Homelessness Roadshow for residents impacted by the housing crisis. Mayor Clare Stewart, said, “The event will connect…
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Visitors welcomed as new hub opens
Buloke Shire Council, Victoria, last month saw the official opening of the new Sea Lake Visitor Information Hub as well as the Sod-turning Ceremony at…
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Leading the shift to renewable energy
Western Australian Local Governments will take a giant step towards zero emissions when they sign up for an Australian first renewable energy agreement. Negotiated by…
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The Good Oil by Rod Brown – Cowra’s pitch to Hemsworth – first-mover for other councils!
Cowra’s pitch to Hemsworth – first-mover for other councils! I rang Cowra Shire’s Tourism Manager, Glenn Daley – the instigator – and he explained that…









