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Community backs blue project
Thanks to the initiative of Northern Midlands Council, Tasmania, and the financial backing of local business and community members, a dead gum tree bordering the…
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Local training leads to jobs
Roper Gulf Regional Council, Northern Territory, is celebrating the success of its Community Development Program in Borroloola, which saw strong participation in local training opportunities…
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Fast-track mediation and de-escalation skills and strategies*
Mediation is widely known as a cost-efficient, confidential, self-determinative process that catalyses problem solving and the resolution of disputes. What is sometimes forgotten is that…
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Women mean business
Women at Armidale Regional Council, New South Wales, are unlocking their leadership potential so they can be seen and heard in the work place –…
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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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