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Cultural burning sparks interest
Aboriginal cultural burning practices are increasingly being recognised as having an important role to play in environmental and fire hazard management. With the approach of…
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Time is money*
Is an outdated key management solution costing you both time and money? Shared vehicle fleets are an integral part of ensuring the smooth operation of…
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Protected on-road bike path
Coffs Harbour City Council, New South Wales, will begin work this month on a project that will provide a try before you buy on-road, separated…
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Custom vehicle fit-outs for local government fleet operators*
Fleet management organisations (FMOs) can help local government agencies and councils with their build management process for custom fit-outs, from community transport buses to mobile…
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Electric waste truck trial begins
City of Cockburn, Western Australia, has taken delivery of its first electric waste truck which will initially be trialled during kerbside recycling collections. The trial…
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Action addresses housing challenge
Central Coast Council, New South Wales, has achieved positive outcomes to help solve the region’s affordable housing challenge. Two years on from the adoption of…
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Certified carbon neutral
City of Subiaco has become the first local government in Western Australia (WA) to become certified carbon neutral under the Commonwealth’s Climate Active program. The…
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Award for digital leader
Devonport City Council has been recognised for improving operational efficiencies and service delivery through its digital transformation program, winning a major award at the Tasmanian…
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Cool energy savings flow
Continuing its commitment to being a ‘green’ council, Bulloo Shire, Queensland, has made significant investments in renewable energy, including a new Water Cooling Project set…
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Upskilling online a success*
Rick Mulvey’s decision to upskill with CQUniversity’s Graduate Certificate in Asset and Maintenance Management took his mining industry career into operations management. Taking on the…
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Sustainability built into Cobblebank Stadium
Melton City Council, Victoria, has turned a spotlight on some of the outstanding environmental features that will make the $31 million Cobblebank Indoor Stadium, one…
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WA’s ‘Know how rates are calculated’ competition
Independent research, commissioned by the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA), has found only about one in five ratepayers can identify how rates are calculated.…