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Botanic gardens restoration
Hepburn Shire Council has announced a $500,000 grant from the Victorian State Government, which will see a series of improvements made to the iconic Wombat…
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Agreement reached for resource recovery facility
After almost a decade searching for an appropriate location, the Shire of Broome, Western Australia, has approved an integrated site for a new Regional Resource…
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Weir goes as river restored
The vision Logan City Council, Queensland, has for the Albert River is becoming clearer with its plans to demolish Luscombe Weir. The project will remove…
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Innovative B-Pods water trees as climate changes
The innovative use of a system of underground tanks has improved the way City of Burnside Council, South Australia, supports its street trees. Urban areas…
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No shortage of sunshine
Lachlan Shire Council, in western New South Wales, has commenced construction on $1.1 million worth of renewable energy projects for the townships of Condobolin, Lake…
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Website highlights benefits of relocating
A new website for people considering a move to Cairns, Queensland, has been launched in response to a wave of regional migration in Australia. Cairns…
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Restocking with native fish
The release of approximately 3400 Murray Cod and 4500 Golden Perch fingerlings took place along various locations of the Macquarie River early this year. The…
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Irrigation projects completed
Maitland City Council, New South Wales, collaborated with Hunter Water to develop and install multiple irrigation projects across the Maitland area throughout 2020 and 2021.…
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Recycling shed opens
Central Desert Regional Council, Northern Territory has delivered a dedicated recycling shed, with bays for seven different recycling categories for the remote community of Yuendumu.…
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Murray Coorong trail fast-tracked
A successful funding bid of $205,000 from the South Australian Government’s Open Space and Places for People grant program, will fast-track the construction of the…
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Pilot project making outdoor spaces safe
Victorian Councils have joined forces in partnership with Monash University on the YourGround research project, which aims to advance knowledge of personal safety in public…
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Twice crowned Knox park wins again
The new-look Knox Park entry plaza in Murwillumbah has earned Tweed Shire Council New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory Park of the Year. The award was…