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Smart bins think outside the cube
The City of Adelaide has installed three solar-powered smart bins, which use sensor technology to automatically compact waste. The ‘clean cube’ bins, supplied by South…
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Community engagement crosses cultures
The multicultural Shire of Katanning in Western Australia has creatively engaged its residents. Katanning, a small rural community of 4100 residents, is known as one…
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Whole-of-council approach to economic development
By Professor Lee Pugalis, University of Technology Sydney Economic development may not be a statutory local government undertaking, but economic factors and considerations inform day-to-day…
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Top tourism town awarded
The City of Mandurah in Western Australia has taken out top honours in this year’s GWN7 Top Tourism Town Awards, announced in September. Award winners…
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Open swim showcases shire
Lake Leschenaultia in the Shire of Mundaring is gearing up to welcome the wider Western Australian swimming community. The Shire of Mundaring’s fresh water lake,…
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Council takes on regional marketing
Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland is returning the responsibility of marketing and promotion of tourism back to Council to support local businesses on the…
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Supporting tourism operators
The Coorong District Council will support tourism operators across the Coorong region to raise the bar ahead of a mass influx of visitors when The…
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Wildflowers and history on display
The Shire of Toodyay, just a short trip from Perth in Western Australia, is making its mark as a tourism destination. Just a short 85km…
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CCTV wins national award
Aurukun Shire Council in Queensland has received a national award for excellence for it closed-circuit television (CCTV) security system, which is successfully reducing anti-social behaviour…
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Exploring Queensland’s Sandstone Wonders just got easier
Banana Shire Council in central Queensland has been building its tourism profile in recent years and just announced new accommodation to further boost visitor opportunities.…
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Knowledge-intensive economic development*
Economic development is more than ever before reliant on the growth and success of knowledge-intensive jobs and industries. Throughout Australia many regions are witness to…
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Revving up the economy
A classic car race in the Shire of Irwin in Western Australia is injecting thousands into the local economy. The Denison Foreshore Sprint and the…
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