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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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Countering gender-based violence
Mildura Rural City Council, Victoria, is collaborating with the Gender Equity Action Sunraysia group (GEAS), to better understand gender inequality and the effect it has…
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West coast brand hits number 1
The West Coast, Tasmania, is the talking point of the design world, with the West Coast Brand given the top spot in the BrandNew Annual…
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Towing equipment – look beyond the steel*
Towing trailers behind heavy vehicles is a hazardous task directly covered by new Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws. The new provisions of the Heavy Vehicle…
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Holding the key
Local government knows there is a problem with affordable housing in Australia but few councils are acting according to the Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA).…
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