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Service standards launched
Banyule Council, Victoria, has committed to deliver better customer service and quicker responsiveness to its community. The Banyule Service Promise, launched in November, is the…
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Sensor network fights congestion
Western Sydney City Deal councils have received $700,000 for the Western Sydney Parkland Sensor Network project in round two of the Federal Government’s Smart Cities…
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Improved services and savings recognised
Inner West Council, New South Wales, has received recognition for it’s continued efforts to harmonise and improve services at the annual Local Government Procurement Awards. …
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Combining for road upgrade
Mid-western Regional Council, New South Wales (NSW), has completed an $18.7 million upgrade of Ulan Road, connecting Mudgee to mining operations and the Golden Highway. …
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User-friendly online tool
Brimbank City Council, Victoria, has developed a new user-friendly tool that helps calculate and pay a Development Contributions Payment (DCP) through a simple online process. …
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Recycling options grow
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) participated in last month’s National Recycling Week, to help raise awareness of good recycling behaviours along with the environmental and economic…
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Socialising with customers
After a successful trial in 2017, Lake Macquarie City Council, New South Wales, has expanded its customer service platforms to include social media. Council’s…
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More trainees and apprentices
Fraser Coast Council, Queensland, is about to recruit 11 new trainees and apprentices thanks to a grant through the Local Government Association of Queensland from…
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Recycling audit shows education is key
A Willoughby City Council, New South Wales (NSW), survey of resident’s bins has found plastic bags and soft plastic remain the most frequent contaminants in…
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Practicing Sustainable Development Goals
Director of the United Nations (UN) Information Centre, Christopher Woodthorpe, has had a first-hand look at how City of Newcastle, New South Wales, is implementing…
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Gas extraction cleans tip site
Redlands City Council, Queensland, has announced Stage 2 of the Birkdale Landfill Gas extraction project which captures methane for electricity generation. Redland City Mayor, Karen…
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Students get a handle on mental health
Benalla Rural City, Victoria, received entries from 35 year 8 students for its Live4Life competition, which encourages young people to submit a creative project to…
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