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Australia’s largest emissions reduction project
Forty-six Victorian councils have announced the launch of VECO, the Victorian Energy Collaboration, the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government in Australia. By…
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Housing shortage forces camping rules change
Shire of Broome, Western Australia, has made changes to its temporary accommodation policies and will embark on a new four-week trial in response to the…
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Sort-It Sally joins the team
Southern Downs Regional Council, Queensland, has a new member of its Waste Education Team, Sort-It Sally! As mascot of Council’s free waste education program Let’s…
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Gardens for Wildlife program turns one
Gardens for Wildlife, an initiative of City of Kingston, Victoria, to encourage and support residents to enhance their gardens with the purpose of providing shelter,…
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Over the moon for the red rocket
Dubbo Regional Council, New South Wales, has lift off for the new red rocket playground equipment, calling Victoria Park home for infinity and beyond! The…
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Pedestrian bridge builds connection*
Landmark Products designed/ manufactured/ installed a K1105 Straight ‘Murray Series’ Pedestrian Bridge (Modified). Located in Obi Obi Queensland, the 25m x 2m (total width) structure…
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Children’s own library opens
Ipswich City Council, Queensland, will open the doors to its new dedicated children’s library and City administration building, known as 1 Nicholas Street, in the…
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Sustainable living festival
Clothes swaps, zero-waste cooking classes and a workshop on how to build a bee hotel were all part of Forever Fest – ‘a festival to…
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President’s comment – Councillor Linda Scott President Australian Local Government Association
As the world maps a recovery from COVID-19, communities are increasingly recognising the key role councils are playing in creating jobs and supporting local communities…
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Editorial
In 2012, the United Nations declared 4 May to be the official Anti-bullying Day. It is now recognised by many countries worldwide, including Australia, France,…
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Pathways for carers
The lockdowns caused by the COVID-19 epidemic have disadvantaged many with none feeling the effects more than the vast number of people who provide care…
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Leading the charge in EV uptake
The newest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Brunswick, Victoria, is attracting the highest number of charge sessions per month of any charging station…
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