News
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Town plans empower communities
Over an eighteen month period Wattle Range Council, South Australia, has developed fourteen community/town plans by working closely with all the towns and settlement communities…
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Coastal pathway linking the north west
The last section of Burnie City Council’s Marine Terrace Coastal Pathway is now open to the public. The shared pathway provides the missing link through…
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Industry makes way for the Arts
An historic building with roots deep in a city’s industrial past is about to get a new life as a creative hub for artists. The…
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Pole walking a fun way to better health
As part of the City of Armadale, Western Australia’s positive ageing program a new pole walking group will be introduced in Kelmscott, for senior residents…
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A waterfall of savings
A new water filtration system – the first of its kind in Australia – saved the Willoughby City Council, New South Wales (NSW) Leisure Centre…
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A big splash for the Craigieburn community*
The Peddle Thorp-designed Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre in Craigieburn is now in full swing, after opening in October 2017. This regional aquatic centre…
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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…











