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Economic diversification for sustainable future
Innovative economic diversification projects are underway in northern Western Australia (WA). While the Pilbara is a region of global economic significance and a leading exporter…
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City owns broadband network
The Gold Coast City Council, Queensland, has signed its first commercial deal to allow access to council’s fibre optic cabling – a major win for…
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Urban forest grows
A collaborative community effort to put more local plants in the ground is transforming the Barossa Valley, South Australia’s, Tanunda East landscape into an ‘urban…
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Cat trapping praised
Hornsby Shire Council, New South Wales, has received praise from Federal Minister for the Environment, Melissa Price, for its innovative feral cat management program. The…
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A breakthrough in eco-friendly weed control*
Contact Organics is pleased to announce that the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved LocalSafe™ Weed Terminator herbicide. With current media attention…
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Back on Track
Northern Cape York Peninsula and the islands of the Torres Strait is a vast and sparsely populated region that is truly beautiful one day and…
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Wind farm powers big bank
Inverell Shire Council, New South Wales, has welcomed the announcement that Sapphire Wind Farm will provide power to the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) under a new…
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State wide upgrade of e-waste facilities
The Victorian Government has declared a ban on e-waste effective from 1 July 2019. Following this date, e-waste will not be accepted in landfill sites…
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Community consulted on action plan
Alice Springs Town Council, Northern Territory, has released its ‘Climate Action Plan’ for community consultation. Mayor, Damian Ryan, said, “This plan will shape the way…
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Future directions –By Lisa Neal, Procurement Manager Northern Beaches Council
Local Government Procurement Awards winner of the Outstanding Procurement Professional of the Year. Procurement can pose one of the greatest risks to council’s operations and…
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Disaster ready
Logan City Council, Queensland, has successfully staged a mock evacuation exercise to fine-tune its Disaster Management capability. An ‘evacuation centre’ was set up at Loganholme…
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The value of contract decisions
The City of Gosnells has received an outstanding social procurement award from Western Australian Disability Enterprises, recognising the City’s efforts to contract disability organisations for…
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