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UAE makes a mockery of our energy policy
Spending a few days in Dubai last month, I marveled at the world’s biggest shopping mall – 1,124,000 sq. m. or five times the size…
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Sustainable stormwater trial to transform area
A once plain and challenging stormwater basin in Bundaberg will be brought to life with thousands of native plants, turning it into a cleaner, greener…
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Shelter art surprises and delights
Shellharbour City Council’s Art in Unexpected Places program continues to surprise and delight, with the latest installation featuring the vibrant, layered works of South Coast…
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Empowering Queensland councils
The Queensland Government is delivering a major step towards empowering Queensland’s councils, and enacting the Equal Partners agreement, announcing local government reforms at the recent…
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New council confirmed for Central Darling
The people of Central Darling Shire have their first Council in 12 years, with the NSW Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig confirming the three…
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Future and past meet in main street project
A transformative project is taking shape in the heart of Westbury, where heritage meets progress in the Meander Council area. The streetscape refresh along Meander…
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New citizens for Roper Gulf
Roper Gulf Regional Council proudly welcomed two new Australian citizens during a special Citizenship Ceremony held in Mataranka on Tuesday, 4 November 2025. The ceremony,…
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From Spreadsheets to Strategy: How Councils Are Turning Compliance into Impact
Across Australia, council teams are being asked to do more with less. With increasing governance requirements and growing community expectations, even the most capable councils…
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Big numbers for Waste Expo
This year’s Waste Expo Australia saw more than 4,000 attendees through the doors over two days at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, with an…
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Skills in Motion a wheelie great success
More than 100 enthusiastic riders came together to celebrate WA Bike Month at the Murray Rides: Skills in Motion event, held in Dwellingup during the…
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Giant Mo sparks Moe conversations
As part of Movember, a giant moustache – measuring an incredible six metres long – has been installed outside the Moe Library by the Men’s…
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Women’s health advocate new deputy
Councillor Dr Betty Green has been elected Deputy Mayor of Liverpool Council. Councillor Green, who has been a councillor since 2021, works in the community-based…
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