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Vital habitats restored
Vital coastal habitats in South Australia are being restored as key blue carbon ecosystems in an extensive collaborative effort between The Nature Conservancy Australia, Adelaide…
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Kerbside collection roll-out begins
The District Council of Grant will begin rolling out an opt-in Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) kerbside collection service following a successful trial. The…
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Victorian drought package welcomed
The Glenelg Shire Council has welcomed the latest funding boost for south-west farmers, following the announcement of the Victorian State Government’s renewed $75 million drought-relief…
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Search for Fischer Fellowship winnner
The search is on across the nation for the first recipient of the inaugural Tim Fischer Fellowship, as the Country Education Foundation of Australia (CEF)…
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Australian Councils support Murray Group proposals
The Murray River Group of Councils (MRGC) has continued its strong advocacy on behalf of northern Victorian communities taking its message to Canberra, with seven…
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Working to care for the environment
The Shire of Murray has diverted more than 37 tonnes of e-waste from landfill in the past 18 months. Shire President Douglas McLarty said the…
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Manning bike track rolls out
A new bike track in Karawara, Western Australia, has transformed a recreational precinct in the suburbs. Now a popular destination for enthusiastic young riders since…
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Starting on the pathway to prevent violence
More than a million dollars will be invested in Local Government NSW to implement the new $383 million Pathways to Prevention program across the state.…
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Councils invest in future proofing
Australia’s councils are expected to spend more than $2 billion over the next five years to future-proof their communities from the changing climate, according to…
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Equipping for FOGO
Households across Maitland will start receiving kitchen caddies and compostable liners this month as Maitland City Council looks to equip the community with everything it…
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Reporting Silver for Tweed Shire
Tweed Shire Council’s commitment to transparency and accountability has been recognised for the second year in a row, with its 2023–2024 Annual Report receiving a…
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Peak body finds positives in budget
The peak body for local government in NSW has acknowledged some positive announcements in the State Budget delivered by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey. LGNSW president Mayor…
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