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2019 National Awards for Local Government
2019 National Awards for Local Government
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South Burnett Regional Council
South Burnett Regional Council
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Charges deferred on Emergency Services Levy
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced it will reverse its decision to pass on to councils this year’s sharp rise in the Emergency…
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Using solar power to enhance your community*
Smart Solar Lighting provides councils with a future-proof, sustainable option to improve public safety and utilisation of public assets – and Green Frog Systems is…
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Beginning the conversation*
With the recent amplification in the media of issues around the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, and the continued impacts of changing water availability, it is more…
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Risky business*
With public concern increasing over the responsible and sustainable use of water and pesticides, and negative impacts to the environment, society and biosecurity, responsible sourcing…
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SEGRA is coming to town
Close to 200 people from across regional, rural and remote Australia will converge on Cobram Barooga next week for the 23rd Sustainable Economic Growth for…
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Learning English with stories and songs
The Kwinana Public Library, Western Australia, has introduced a special program that helps families to learn and practice English in a fun environment. Mayor, Carol…
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20,000 new trees for Cairns
Cairns City Council, Queensland, is undertaking a massive revegetation project involving the planting of 20,000 trees along Freshwater Creek. The trees are being planted to…
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Springing back to life
The City of Swan, Western Australia, recently completed a significant upgrade to State Heritage listed park, Spring Reserve. The reserve, located in Guildford, is a…
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Night Fields getting kids involved
The Kojonup Shire, Western Australia, joined forces with the Stephen Michael Foundation and the Kojonup District High School over a five week period, to give…
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Library upgraded for better service
Libraries across the Central Highlands in Queensland will be the first in Australia to use cloud-based printing software Princh as part of an upgrade to…