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  • Weir goes as river restored

    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…

  • Innovative B-Pods water trees as climate changes

    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…

  • No shortage of sunshine

    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…

  • Website highlights benefits of relocating

    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…

  • Restocking with native fish

    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…

  • Irrigation projects completed

    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.…

  • Recycling shed opens

    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.…

  • Murray Coorong trail fast-tracked

    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…

  • Pilot project making outdoor spaces safe

    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…

  • Twice crowned Knox park wins again

    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…

  • Playgrounds verses dog parks

    Playgrounds verses dog parks

    More parks or more parking? More public art, or greener streets? Dog parks or kids playgrounds?  The largest social research project in Australian history, the…

  • Councillor profiles – Des Noll Mayor Wattle Range Council

    Councillor profiles – Des Noll Mayor Wattle Range Council

    Wattle Range Council was founded on 1 July 1997, following the amalgamation of the former district councils of Beachport, Millicent, and Penola in South Australia’s…

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