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Public works conference not just about jobs on the ground
If you walked on a footpath, drove down a street, crossed a bridge or visited a council building today, it’s because teams of public works…
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High achiever – Claire Ashard Senior Media and Communications Officer, Alice Springs Town Council
More and more often councils are learning that social media is an effective way to engage their communities and improve service delivery. While Alice Springs…
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Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo (AWRE) returns*
The need for new and better waste solutions has never been more crucial. Australians are looking towards the waste and recycling industry to drive positive…
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Mayor leads in a dance for rain
The idea of Matt Richardson from Tenterfield’s Potting Shed, this light hearted community event took off through Facebook following Matt’s own ‘rain dance’ which went…
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Councillor profiles – Grant Henley Mayor City of Busselton
Located in the picturesque southwest corner of Western Australia, City of Busselton is a high profile regional City with an increasingly diverse economy and a…
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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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