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Editorial
The ALGA Local roads and transport congress last month featured some thought provoking presentations. As I sat in the Alice Springs Convention Centre listening to…
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First smoke free CBD in Tasmania
Central Coast Council, Tasmania, made history last month when it introduced a ban on smoking in the principal shopping strip.A Tasmanian first, Ulverstone follows Glen…
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Battered river fixed
South East Queensland’s (SEQ) worst performing catchment is being thrown a lifeline from local councils in a bid to protect the Bremer River from the…
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Waste levy should be deferred
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has released a statement calling for the State Government to push back the date of the planned introduction of…
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Solar battery makes good sense
A 35kw solar system was recently installed by Bathurst Regional Council, New South Wales, at the Visitor Information Centre (BVIC) and is the first Council…
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Connecting the city and the sea
Stage one of the Rockingham Beach Foreshore Revitalisation has begun.City of Rockingham Mayor, Barry Sammels, said the project which comprises three key areas: Railway Terrace,…
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Road to savings
Liverpool City Council, New South Wales, will save more than $800,000 by building a major new road with recycled road materials. More than 20,000 tonnes…
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Tickled pink
The Penrith City Council, New South Wales, showed its support for Pink Up Penrith during the month of October. Mayor, Ross Fowler OAM, ‘flicked the…
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Most accessible community award
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has received the Most Accessible Community in Western Australia (WA) Award – Regional Town/Shire Category by the Regional Capitals…
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Invitation to join the conversation
Ku-ring-gai Council, New South Wales, is undertaking one of the largest urban renewal projects in its 100 year history and residents and business owners are…
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Strategy targets metro day-trippers
Many Melbourne-based travellers think that a trip to Gippsland requires serious commitment before heading out. Baw Baw Shire Council, Victoria, is seeking to redirect city…
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Nostalgia entices return visits
Mount Alexander Shire Council’s tourism and visitor services teams manage the Castlemaine, Maldon and Surrounds Facebook and Instagram pages to promote local events, attractions and…
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