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New computers from old
Logan City Council, Queensland, has found a way to make learning from home easier for more families with rebuilt computers provided to families in need.…
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Editorial
‘We’re all in this together’ has become the catch cry to unite communities. Across Australia councils are creating and promoting local campaigns in an attempt…
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Integrity hub
New Mayor, Teresa Harding, announced Ipswich City Council, Queensland, will ‘set the gold standard’ for accountability of ratepayers’ money by having a dedicated hub for…
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Art transforms street
A new artwork is helping to transform the Noble Park streetscape. The work by established mural artist Hayden Dewar was commissioned by Greater Dandenong Council,…
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Safety first when it comes to fl ood hit bridges
The torrential rain which caused havoc in the Sydney basin in February, resulted in several bridge closures at different locations across the Wollondilly Shire. As the…
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Making an eSmart start to the year
Libraries in Shire of Mundaring, Western Australia, have recently become accredited as eSmart libraries. Designed to equip staff and library users with the skills needed for smart, safe…
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Councils excluded from JobKeeper Payment
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced last week councils would not be eligible for wage subsidies to support employees, handing responsibility for the support of Local…
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Foundations for a post-virus economy – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The Coronavirus is surely going to impact on the world economy for years to come. Brian Roberts, a former professor at the University of Canberra…
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Outdoor furniture built for today’s community*
Furphy Foundry has expanded its array of outdoor furniture with the introduction of the new 100 percent Australian made Flinders Rage, built using a robust…
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Supporting bees in greenspaces
In a move to support the bee population following the devastating New South Wales bushfire season beehives may soon be a feature of selected Council-managed…
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Old tennis courts come down
City of Busselton, Western Australia, began demolition of the original courts at the old Busselton Tennis Club in March, closing the door on a past…
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Purple-lidded glass bins arrive
Moyne Shire Council, Victoria, has partnered with local community groups to deliver the new purple- lidded glass only bins. Council has introduced a fourth kerbside…
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