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Grant to get older residents more active
Ten local councils in the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria will share in a grant of more than $1.8 million from the Federal Government to…
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A chance for a new Act
More than 200 representatives from Local Government yesterday joined together to help plan the sector’s future in Western Australia (WA). The Future of Local Government…
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Healthy chooks happy neighbours
People who keep chooks in residential areas of Tasmania’s Central Coast Council have a new tool to help keep their hens healthier and their neighbours…
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Breaking the mold
Gnowangerup Shire has the unusual credit of being the only council in Western Australia with a female Works Manager according to the Local Government Supervisors…
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High Achievers – Haydn O’Leary Engineer, Toowoomba Regional Council
Toowoomba Regional Council, Queensland, began reaping the benefits of its Generator Program when the first candidate who completed the program in 2009, won Queensland Young…
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Forum on climate change
Central Coast Council, New South Wales, has targeted the region’s youth for consultation on Climate Change Policy, at a forum hosted by Mayor Jane Smith.…
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Innovative road maintenance*
Unsealed road maintenance budget can be reduced significantly with Australian made innovation. Wastage and inefficiency on local road networks continue. How long can we continue with…
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How wood can help councils reduce the impact of climate change*
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently issued its latest report with a stark warning about how long we have left to moderate CO2 emissions and…
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Bio energy powers pool heating
A biomass boiler at the Albany, Western Australia (WA), Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) is now keeping the pool heated while significantly reducing the centre’s…
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Call out to councils: a day of free fun for disadvantaged kids and their carers*
One Day Fun Day™ National Event Melbourne based start-up FunSearch.com.au is calling for councils across Australia to participate in and help facilitate a national day…
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Seeking skills from overseas
The Great South Coast region of Victoria, has secured a five-year agreement between Warrnambool City Council and the Commonwealth which will help employers address local…
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Council adopts Aboriginal names
Inner West Council, New South Wales, has voted to rename all five wards within the Local Government Area to include Aboriginal names. Welcoming the move,…
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