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Excellence from the ground up*
Hiway Stabilizers has been delivering innovative ground improvement solutions since 1986. A commitment to innovation, environmental sustainability and industry leadership has seen them introduce cutting…
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First electric-powered kerbside collection truck
South Australia’s first electric-powered kerbside collection truck took to the streets of metropolitan Adelaide at the end of February. The new truck is owned and…
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New-look Kilcoy Racecourse officially opened
A new-look Kilcoy Racecourse has been officially opened by Somerset Regional Council, Queensland. Attended by more than 40 people guests included Council representatives, facility stakeholders,…
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Water at the end of the pipeline
For the people of Murrurundi, Upper Hunter Shire, the water at the end of the pipeline is just what they have been waiting for. Funded…
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From old tyres to new roads – major trial about to begin in Melbourne*
Asphalt made using crumb rubber from old tyres is being laid on a busy Melbourne road as part of a major new trial. The project…
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Safety first when it comes to flood 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…
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Trees, footpaths and roads in harmony
Berri Barmera Council, South Australia, played host in November 2019, to the inaugural Riverland Councils’ Street Tree workshop. Treenet Director, Glenn Williams said the successful…
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Aerodromes given wings
The aviation industry on the Queensland Southern Downs is set to soar after the Southern Downs Regional Council recently endorsed recommendations from the Southern Downs…
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Report reveals clear audit for councils
An independent report into Local Government financial reporting processes in Western Australia, has found sound financial operations across 95 percent of the sector respondents. Tabled…
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Recycled plastic is headed for China
A 35-tonne shipment of recycled plastics, destined for China, is another feather in the cap for the distinctive recycling program of Armidale, New South Wales.…
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Innovative irrigation
Sections of the urban landscape of City of Onkaparinga, South Australia, are flourishing after the installation of a stormwater reuse system for tree irrigation. To…
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Strain the drains
Maribyrnong City Council has joined with five other Victorian Councils, to participate in the ‘Let’s Strain the Drains’ project supported by the Victorian State Government.…
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