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Electronic warning signs help protect wildlife
The installation of electronic warning signs in Red Hill in 2019 has reduced kangaroo roadkill on rural roads in the Mornington Peninsula Shire, Victoria. The…
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Bushfire recovery
Coffs Harbour City Council, New South Wales, has ensured the bushfire clean-up program remains a key priority with the appointment of a dedicated Bushfire Recovery…
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Restocking the rivers
Around 12,000 Golden Perch fingerlings were released into the Macquarie River in Narromine in early April to help restore the region’s native fish population in…
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Growing smarter
Innovative technology designed and developed in Geelong, Victoria, will greatly benefit the City’s Botanic Gardens. A wireless smart system that measures soil moisture, soil temperature,…
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Andrew Barr MLA ACT Chief Minister – President’s comment
As 2019 drew to a close, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) achieved its target of sourcing all of our electricity from 100 percent renewable energy.…
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Combating racism
City of Hobart has launched a new anti-racism campaign, Hobart Respects All, building on an earlier campaign to support migrants, immigrants and refugees, Hobart Welcomes…
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Sister cities retie the friendship knot
A decision made last month for Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, to cut ties with sister city Kunming, China, was reversed at an extraordinary meeting…
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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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