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Taiwan visit presents international opportunities
Redlands Coast businesses were on the global smart cities stage as part of a Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) delegation to Taiwan led by…
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Toodyay celebrates with its first mural
A new inclusive changing places building, built in the Shire of Toodyay, Western Australia, is the site of the town’s first mural. The Toodyay Tidy…
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Food, glorious food – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Food and tourism are the cornerstones of many regional economies, so it makes sense to chase development opportunities where the two sectors intersect. The French…
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Red Tape cut from tendering processes*
THE CouncilWise local government software and support business has been approved by Queensland’s Local Buy platform, opening up significant new opportunities for the Tasmanian based…
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Keeping track of assets
Central Highlands Regional Council, Queensland, is investing $2.1 million in an ongoing physical asset condition program. Projects currently underway as part of the program include…
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Threatened species added to the list
Northern Corroboree Frogs, Swift Parrots, Regent Honeyeaters and two species of rare orchids are now listed as ‘critically endangered’ in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)…
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Fresh food returns to Coonalpyn
An innovative new partnership project being delivered by the Coorong District Council, South Australia (SA), will bring weekly deliveries of fruit, vegetables and meat back…
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Local businesses urged to reduce waste to landfill
Commercial waste charges will rise with Queensland Government’s waste levy, effective since 1 July, but will not impact households. Local businesses can expect to pay…
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No warning for Levy hike – President’s comment
China’s National Sword policy has had a huge impact on waste and recycling in our country, and South Australian (SA) councils haven’t been exempt.A market…
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World heritage secured for Budj Bim
The protection of one of Australia’s most important indigenous cultural sites has been secured with this month’s historic UNESCO World Heritage listing. Glenelg Shire Council…
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TurtleCare volunteers make a world of difference
Sunshine Coast, Queensland, has more than 1500 local volunteers who have so far this year donated over 15,000 hours of their valuable time and skills…
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Editorial
A growing number of councils are being urged by their community to join an international movement launched in 2016 declaring a state of Climate Change…
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