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Cultural burning methods adopted
Toowoomba Regional Council, Queensland, will look at including cultural burning practices to complement its existing land management practices. After the suggestion was raised last year,…
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Shining a light on Light
Light Regional Council (LRC), South Australia, is developing a new destination brand to position the Light Region as one of Australia’s premier regional growth centres…
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Private certifiers on notice
Burwood Council, New South Wales, sent a warning to private certifiers who authorise work not in accordance with Development Consents. Mayor, John Faker said, “Unfortunately…
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Fitness programs in rural areas
Subsidised fitness classes in rural locations are the focus of a new Active in the Regions program expected to kick off in July as Mackay…
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President’s comment – Andrew Barr MLA Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister
A little over a year ago as the COVID-19 pandemic began governments around Australia, local, state and federal, enacted economic recovery programs to help our…
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Bridge route decision still waiting
Moira Shire Council, Victoria, and Federation Council, New South Wales, are waiting for a decision by the two state governments on the route of a…
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Murals light up the town
Local artist James O’Hanlon has started painting one of a series of murals set to add a splash of colour to the Armidale Mall and…
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Football hub keeps games at home
Roper Gulf Regional Council has announced a new partnership with the peak body for Australian Rules Football in the Northern Territory (AFLNT), to establish a…
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Hydrogen refuelling station opens
Australia’s first public Hydrogen refuelling station, operated by ActewAGL, has opened in Fyshwick, Canberra, a major milestone in the rollout of zero emissions vehicles in…
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Editorial
Councils cannot determine whether they are achieving value for money when maintaining their road network according to a report by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office…
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Victorian container deposit scheme design announced
Victorian councils and communities can celebrate a big win today with the announcement of the final design for Victoria’s container deposit scheme, said the Municipal…
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Planning moves to statewide platform in NSW
Regional councils across New South Wales will have access to almost $5 million to digitise their planning processes. Up to $50,000 will be available to…
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