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Nature conservation saves wetlands
Fifteen years of nature conservation in Town of Claremont, has restored Lake Claremont, previously fringed by a rubbish tip and long-hole golf course, bringing new…
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Birthday party planned for art gallery
The state-of-the-art Banana Shire Regional Art Gallery, Queensland, celebrates its 5th birthday in August and to commemorate this exciting milestone a special exhibition and weekend…
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Future directions – By Robby Walsh, Mayor Waratah-Wynyard Council
To capitalise on the unique cultural identity and tourism potential of the Tasmanian town of Waratah, the Waratah Wynyard Council and local community have embraced…
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High Achievers – Kathryn Baget-Juleff Group Manager Community Connections, Library and Museums Team
Kathryn Baget-Juleff has worked in local government for half her life after commencing her career as a student library shelver in year 11.Working in many…
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High Achievers – Splash Swim School Griffith Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Vanessa Lanza from the Griffith Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre teaches kids to swim. With team leaders Marg and Corinne and a crew of 30…
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Neighbours work together
Three neighbouring councils from New South Wales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Goulburn Mulwaree, Upper Lachlan Shire and Yass Valley Councils have recognised…
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Keeping it simple*
TeleChoice wants to give its customers the best possible service. That’s why we use the Telstra wholesale Network and offer cost effective mobile plans on…
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National landscape architecture award
The Shire of East Pilbara, Western Australia, is celebrating after being awarded a Landscape Architecture Award for the Newman Town Square, as part of the Australian…
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Adopting a THINK ahead approach
Shire of Dardanup, Western Australia, is setting new benchmarks for local government in the application of technology to ensure continuous improvement in service delivery. Custom-designed…
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Smart cities from the street up*
Picture the street outside your office in 10 years’ time. Driverless Ubers dart in and out of the traffic. Delivery drones drop parcels on doorsteps.…
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Mayor Ed Warren Longreach Regional Council
Our region is quintessentially Australian – steeped in history, our towns are iconic in Australia’s history. But for me it’s our lifestyle – we enjoy…
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Mayor Tanya Milligan Lockyer Valley Regional Council
Fertile valleyThe Lockyer Valley is the genuine ‘salad bowl’ of Australia and is recognised nationally and internationally as one of the ten most fertile valleys…