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Burying the 3Rs myth of local government
A large contingent of people working at all levels in local government in Victoria will come together for the 2019 LGPro Annual Conference in February…
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Conquering distance with eLearning
In 2018 eLearning was established by the Torres Strait Island Regional Council through its Human Resources department as a way to overcome the barriers of…
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Collaboration tackles skill shortage
The impact of a chronic shortage of skilled planning professionals on the Eyre Peninsula is being overcome through an innovative resource sharing arrangement that allows…
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Old jetty lives on as public artworks
Port Augusta City Council, South Australia, has begun demolition of the historic Eastside jetty but plans are afoot for the timbers to live on in…
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Brisbane River protection plan
South East Queensland (SEQ) councils will join together in a $2 million long term strategic plan to improve and protect the Lower Brisbane-Redlands Coastal Catchment,…
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Walking on glass
City of Fremantle, Western Australia, has resurfaced the car park at the North Fremantle Post Office using recycled glass. Infrastructure Engineering Manager, David Janssens, said…
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Self drive trail follows military history
A new heritage drive trail which honours the long association Geraldton has had with the military has been produced which explores places and stories associated…
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Calling all councils to put one on for the kids*
Get involved in One Day Fun Day™ a national day of free fun for disadvantaged kids. FunSearch.com.au is calling for all councils across the country…
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Blazing a kayak trail
Late last year Clarence City Council celebrated a first in Tasmania and officially launched a kayak trail for residents and visitors to explore the city…
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Children learn about local government
When Councillor Anita Grace from Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia, visited students in the 5-6 class at South Newman Primary school late last year…
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Love your life at every age
Penrith City Council, New South Wales, believes that ‘old’ is just a state of mind, which is why the Reimagine Ageing Festival is held every…
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Community consultation delivers
A project designed to turn a tired residential road into a modern active street in Western Australia (WA) has proved the importance and effectiveness of…