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Councils join together for green energy
Swan Hill Rural City Council will join more than 45 other Victorian councils in a bid to power local facilities with 100 per cent renewable…
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A new chapter begins
Port Hedland Council, Western Australia, has taken action to address the region’s critical shortage of child care placements by transforming the library on Dempster Street…
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Vale Tim Fischer – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The passing of former Deputy PM Tim Fischer last month was a happy-sad occasion. Happy in the sense that the nation gave him a fantastic…
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Origins of public housing preserved
Regional Council of Goyder, South Australia, will bring the past alive with a proposal for the ‘Conservation and Activation of Paxton Square Cottages Heritage Site’,…
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Regions have a competitive advantage in Cleantech*
The future of the Australian Cleantech industry depends on the sector’s ability to connect with decision-makers and investors, have a measurable impact and drive its…
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Call for more Regional Deals
The Australian Infrastructure 2019 Audit released last month has revealed that cities like Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, are at risk of being left behind…
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Spring Festival not daunted by the drought
Winter is officially over and to celebrate the change of season Laidley Spring Festival turned on the fun with a host of new events making…
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Councils combine to combat water crisis
A new campaign urging families to practice waterwise habits that are passed down from generation to generation, such as turning off the tap when brushing…
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Editorial
Sydney metropolitan councils, the New South Wales government and waste and recycling industry representatives came together last week to tackle the growing problem of the…
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Zero emissions target for Western Australia
The Western Australia Government has set a state-wide target for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in just over 30 years. The Western Australian Local Government Association…
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Australia’s billion-dollar asset management task demands contemporary approach*
Australia’s local government associations are carrying $345 billion worth of civil infrastructure on their balance sheets today, equivalent to $14,000 for every man, woman and…
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Talking about rural struggles
Goondiwindi Regional Council, Queensland, is doing its bit to lift the cone of silence on the unique problems faced by Australians living in rural communities.…
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