News
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Five smart cities vie for award
The Cities of Brisbane, Adelaide, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast and Canterbury-Bankstown have been shortlisted for the top prize at the inaugural Australian Smart Cities Awards. According…
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Editorial
As I sit down to write the editorial this month my mind turns to the current prevalence of elections throughout Australia. A combination of local…
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Improving parks for all
Kiama Municipal Council, New South Wales, has many beautiful parks and reserves that need to be managed to ensure the health of the trees, shrubs…
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Every drop counts
Rockhampton Regional Council is on track to reach their 2018 target of saving 1000 lives in the Red 25 Blood Donation Challenge. Last year Council…
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Wellbeing program inspires staff
Not many local government employees can say they have met inspirational, former Rugby League professional, Alex McKinnon, or enjoyed a spot of rock’n’roll line dancing…
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Young voices join council
A new Youth Council will give young people in Brimbank, Victoria, a stronger voice in decision-making. Brimbank City Council’s new Youth Participation and Engagement Model…
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Tweed and Kenya share a glass
A volunteer from Tweed Shire Council, New South Wales, travelled to western Kenya last month to upgrade Safewater plants built by the Tweed Kenya Mentoring…
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Supporting the Army Reserves
Cook Shire Council, Queensland, Workshop and Fleet Manager, Scott Johnson, scored a trip aboard the tall ship Young Endeavour, after being nominated for an Australian…
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Get help from Lynda
Fairfield City Council, New South Wales, is supporting residents to reach their personal and professional learning goals and increase career prospects through the City’s libraries…
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On top of the relay for third year
Central Highlands Regional Council’s Relay for life team came out on top for the third year in a row raising just over $8,000 for the…
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Press Start: for positive social gaming
Glen Eira City Council’s Press Start program is a first-of-its-kind, innovative youth gaming program developed by the Victorian Council in partnership with local young gamers.…
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Female staff find their voice
Ballina Shire Council, New South Wales, is empowering women in the workplace by developing their confidence and communication skills. Council has introduced a new professional…