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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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Climate costs councils
More funding is needed to help local governments cope with the costs of climate change, according to a new report from the Climate Council and…
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Councils frustrated at promised roads takeback
A New South Wales Government plan to resume responsibility for 400 kilometres of local roads – less than three percent of the promised 15,000 –…
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Road safety awards recognize innovation and leadership
Four local governments were recognised today for their commitment to improving road safety outcomes in their communities. The cities of Albany, Bunbury and Rockingham and…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Shane Van Styn FCPA City of Greater Geraldton
Greater Geraldton is a coastal city of 40,000 people located 410km north of Perth. It serves as the regional capital of the Midwest, with a…
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