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Women and girls invited onto the team
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has secured a $500,000 grant through the Female Facilities Program, offered through the Queensland Government’s Get in the Game funding program…
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Junior Landcare Warriors
Cessnock City Council, New South Wales, is a proud supporter of the ‘Junior Landcare Warriors’, 12 Kurri Kurri Scouts who have taken on a rehabilitation…
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Kids hit their stride during walk to school
Baw Baw Shire kids have shown getting to school is a walk in the park with more than 1,190 local students from 12 schools participating…
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Childcare shortage addressed
Town of Port Hedland, Western Australia, has endorsed action to tackle growing concerns regarding increasing childcare shortages in the shire. Council has investigated a number…
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In case you missed it – National Resources Statement – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Last month, the federal Minister for Resources, Senator Mat Canavan, released the first National Resources Statement for two decades. There’s a fair bit of motherhood…
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Pick your sport in Port Pirie
Port Pirie Regional Council, South Australia, has delivered local residents an unparalleled gift with the opening of the town’s new sports precinct. The project received…
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Big savings and great efficiency*
A new local government innovation is bringing impressive cost savings to the sector and dramatically improving information technology services. Each year councils around Australia are…
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Greater protection for Namadgi’s wetlands
Unique wetlands in Namadgi National Park are now listed as ‘endangered’ to help protect to native habitats and wildlife and the quality of drinking water…
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Cultural diversity week
Cultural Diversity Week will be celebrated throughout Hobsons Bay from 16-24 March with a program of free and fun activities celebrating the cultural diversity of…
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Another port needed to manage growth
The City of Kwinana, Western Australia (WA), has welcomed Infrastructure Australia’s 2019 Infrastructure Priority List, released 14 February, which continues to recognise the need to…
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Facing disasters – President’s comment
For much of the past six months, the state of Queensland has had to wear all manner of assaults from mother nature. In November last…
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Shepp Square shows initiative
Greater Shepparton City Council, Victoria, took home the Special Projects Initiative award at the Local Government Professionals 2019 Awards for Excellence in Melbourne on Thursday,…