News
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Artwork from the Inside comes out
An exhibition with a difference was opened in the Rural City of Wangaratta, Victoria, last month by Regional Director Hume Region Department of Justice &…
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International recognition for botanic gardens
Wollongong Botanic Garden, New South Wales, has become the first Australian Botanic Garden to receive Conservation Practitioner Accreditation from Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BCGI). The…
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Cuttlefest is exactly right for growing
Whyalla’s growing cuttlefish experience is on the South Australian Government’s radar and “exactly” the sort of nature-based tourism venture it is keen to support. Minister…
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Next gen council meeting
Local high school students were invited to get a taste of what it’s like to be a Councillor when Central Coast Council, New South Wales,…
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Social housing campaign launched
The Eastern Affordable Housing Alliance (EAHA) has called on all Victorian political parties to zone in and deliver real action on social housing. The EAHA…
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Which bin?
How many times have you stood on the street checking which coloured bins your neighbours have put out for collection? Moree Plains Shire Council has…
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National conference round up – President’s comment
I was honoured to have been sworn in as National President, LG Professionals Australia at the 2018 National Congress and Business Expo Gala Dinner on…
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Edible pocket gardens
City of Palmerston, Northern Territory, residents will soon be able to plant fruit and vegetables in sections of local parks and reserves, following the release…
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Stakeholder engagement is critical*
As the practice of community and stakeholder engagement continues to become more critical to the success of projects, and evolves and expands, then so too…
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New opportunity
Goondiwindi Regional Council, Queensland, welcomed the announcement that the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) will move to town. The new office will create five new…
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Editorial
Many regions are doing it tough at the moment. Was it only seven years ago that Cyclone Yasi struck bringing images describing miles of floodwaters…
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Foreshore amenities upgrade*
With the support of State funding, Council has undertaken a major redevelopment to its iconic waterfront precinct. The esplanade now includes a dedicated sporting and…








