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Tech hub joint venture
A new defence, aerospace and technology hub has been hailed a sign of the great economic diversification to come on the march to smart city…
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Community Hub development
Whitehorse City Council, Victoria, has announced the development of a new Community Hub on the former Nunawading Primary School site will start in coming weeks.…
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Rebuilding a beach
Mackay Regional Council, Queensland, has developed an action plan to restore one the worst hit areas in Cyclone Debbie to pre-cyclone condition. Mayor Greg Williamson…
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Museum refurbished for future generations
Shire of Lake Grace, Western Australia, is hoping to put the tiny town of Varley, population 50, on the tourist and heritage map with a…
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Successful retail strategies for mainstreets*
Written by David West from 25 years of experience. (Recent projects include: Federation Square Retail Plan, Victoria; Queanbeyan Retail Growth Strategy, New South Wales; and…
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Fire services hub
Unique cooperation between Armidale Regional Council and the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is helping entrench Armidale as a regional epicentre for…
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Containing costs on new build
Coffs Harbour City Council, New South Wales, has adopted a well-established approach to the design and construction of the new Cultural and Civic Space to…
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Regional tourism campaign
The Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Penrith, New South Wales (NSW) were showcased in a new cooperative tourism marketing campaign, developed by Destination NSW in partnership…
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Healthy and happy wellness challenge
Blaney Shire Council, New South Wales (NSW), is making it easier for residents to enjoy a healthier lifestyle with improvements to walking trails and the…
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Major legacy project
Rockhampton Regional Council completed several key projects this year but one that generated significant ‘buzz’ throughout the community, was the Kershaw Gardens redevelopment project. Kershaw…
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‘There is fun to be done’
When people think of Bayside, Victoria, the iconic Brighton bathing boxes immediately come to mind. Now there is a myriad of new playgrounds in the…
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Quality turf the biologic way*
For Parks and Gardens staff the emphasis has always been on turf quality – how to get a great looking turf whilst staying within water…