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Small scale recycling
City of Mount Gambier, South Australia, has introduced a small scale recycling system in the Civic Centre foyer for bread tags, plastic bottle lids, used…
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Oval lights up for the first time
Alice Springs Town Council, Northern Territory, switched on the light towers at Albrecht Oval in time for the Imparja Cup opener on 15 February. Mayor,…
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The Good Oil by Rod Brown – NFF shows the way on regional development
The National Farmers Federation (NFF) says Regional Australia has a one in 100 year opportunity to set the agenda for a prosperous future for the…
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Storyboards share town’s history
Storyboards depicting the history of the St James area have been erected in front of the popular silo art installation in this small but vibrant…
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Mental health initiative breaks through language barriers
City of Launceston, Tasmania, has launched a new initiative to encourage meaningful conversations around mental health. As a part of the Launceston Suicide Prevention program,…
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Collaboration agreement signed
Victoria’s South West will benefit from a new agreement between Deakin University and Glenelg Shire Council focusing on increasing local participation in tertiary education and…
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Support for small business
Scenic Rim Council has joined a small but growing group of Queensland councils, to sign the Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) charter, actively supporting small…
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High school students contribute to plan
Katoomba High School students are collaborating with Blue Mountains City Council, New South Wales, to plan for Katoomba Town Centre and the Civic Centre redevelopment,…
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Climate Active city goal achieved
The corporation of the City of Adelaide has been certified carbon neutral through Climate Active. The City’s 2019/20 business operations were certified as carbon neutral…
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Cemetery upgrade for the future
Shire of Narembeen, Western Australia, recently undertook significant re-development works at the Emu Hill Public Cemetery in Narembeen. Shire President, Councillor Rhonda Cole, said, “The…
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Recycling grant goes to hockey field redevelopment
Darebin City Council, Victoria, has received a recycling infrastructure grant to redevelop a local hockey field using recycled materials as part of a $4.4 million…
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Biggest is the best
The GrainCorp silos at Yelarbon, Queensland, were named the nation’s Best Rural Art at the Australian Street Art Awards on 2 March. As one of…