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New playground worth the wait
Hornsby Shire Council, New South Wales, has celebrated the completion of the Waitara Park playground and Orara Park green space with a community play day.…
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Waste levy wanted
The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) has called on the New South Wales (NSW) Government to return waste levy money collected in Western…
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Come play on the Village Green
The Northern Midlands Council, Tasmania, has announced the completion of the third and final stage of the Longford Village Green Playground. The final stage of…
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Clever garbage tests network
The City of Greater Bendigo’s Internet of Things Network has been recognised for its innovative project winning the national prize in the iTNews Benchmark Awards…
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Dial Before You Dig, council partner in asset protection
Dial Before You Dig is a not for profit organisation that delivers a vital national community service designed to assist in preventing damage and disruption…
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Curbing speed with technology
Central Coast Council, New South Wales, has installed four Vehicle Activated Speed Signs as part of its strategy to reduce speeding across the region. The…
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Choosing the right barbecue for your public space*
On a Saturday or Sunday afternoon our local parks and public facilities are full of families and friends enjoying their weekends together. Many people bring…
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Young mum says thanks for park upgrade
Upgrades by Balonne Shire Council, Queensland, to St George’s Lions Park on the river foreshore are much appreciated by parents of young children, according to…
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New book on lobbying focuses on Local Government
A new book looks at Local Government as a lobbyist in the Australian political framework. Local Government is featured in two articles by Socom’s Managing…
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Public art on the increase
The rise of successful public art projects in Douglas Shire, Queensland, has led to a greater focus on encouraging more community-boosting creativity in the region.…
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Student exchange brings rewards
The annual Busselton-Sugito (Japan) Student Exchange Program was created to provide students from Busselton, Western Australia, with exposure to another country’s culture. This unique homestay…
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Councils and regions to benefit from new national search infrastructure*
FunSearch.com.au is an Australia wide photo and video search engine that provides a single consolidated channel for destination promotion, particularly council activities, events, natural attractions…
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