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Hunt for country doctor gets a boost
The District Council of Kimba’s push to attract a permanent general practitioner is set to reach a wider audience thanks to a $20,000 cash injection…
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Homelessness outreach program awarded
A homelessness outreach program has netted Inner West Council the Community Partnerships and Collaboration Award at the New South Wales Local Government Excellence Awards. Mayor,…
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New funding cycle, new strategy*
The Federal Election is over and we are now at the start of a three year Australian Government funding cycle. With most state elections held…
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Welcome to Sun Country’s Discovery Weekend
In a novel approach to tourism local residents of Moira Shire, Victoria, will be the targeted guests in the upcoming Discovery Weekend being held on…
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Dual names recognise Aboriginal heritage
The City of Melville, Western Australia, is mid-way through installing nine new dual name signs at five places of Aboriginal heritage significance. One sign has…
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High Achiever – Margaret Diebert, Manager Operational Facilities Liverpool City Council
When Margaret Diebert joined Liverpool City Council in 2017 it was as the first female manager in the City’s works depot. No small task in…
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High Achiever – John Lac, Co-ordinator of Engineering Assets Ku-ring-gai Council
Personable, innovative and an excellent communicator, John Lac is one of the new breed of local government engineers.At the age of 30, John is running…
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Partnership righting environmental wrongs
The first of more than 47,000 native trees, shrubs and ground cover plants has gone in as part of efforts to revegetate 26 hectares of…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Ron Ismay Hindmarsh Shire Council
Hindmarsh in western Victoria is bound by Wyperfeld National Park in the north and Little Desert National Park to the south. Our main towns are…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Lucinda Congreve Brimbank City Council
Brimbank is one of the largest municipalities, population wise, in Victoria. We are also one of the most diverse with almost half our residents born…
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Hobart International Public Works Conference*
IPWEA presents two conferences in one 25-29 August, 2019 The IPWEA International Conference is the must attend event for public works professionals and this year…
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Environmental grants benefit local groups
Nineteen local groups will receive just under $340,000 through the latest distribution of Coffs Harbour City Council, New South Wales, Environmental Levy funding. The Levy…
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