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Respect on the road
Blue Mountains City Council in New South Wales has launched a 12-month road safety awareness campaign following consultation with the community and the heavy vehicle…
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High Achievers – Environmental Services Team City of Cockburn
The City of Cockburn – 24kms south of Perth – is renowned for its pristine natural features. The City’s coastal communities are nestled close to…
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High Achievers – Shire President Karen Chappel Shire of Morawa
You could say local government is in Karen Chappel’s blood. The Shire President at the Shire of Morawa in Western Australia has a brother and…
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Strengthening indigenous relationships
For its work in collaborating with the local Jerrinja people, Shoalhaven City Council in New South Wales received the Council Partnership of the Year award…
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Power rangers best in state
The City of Nedlands ranger team took home top honours at the WA Rangers Association awards. Named the 2017 Ranger Team of the Year and…
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Sewing to reduce pollution
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale in Western Australia is teaming up with local sewers to reduce pollution. Local residents with a flair for sewing gathered…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Brenton Lewis Rural City of Murray Bridge
River countryMurray Bridge has a significant advantage of being right on the Murray River – we’re the first city on the river when you’re leaving…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Ruth Whittle District Council of Peterborough
Railway historyThe District Council of Peterborough (DCP) is one of the smallest councils in the state of South Australia. We sit in the northeast of…
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From the ashes
The Shire of Northampton in Western Australia is celebrating the rejuvenation of a local park after a fire a few years ago. In April 2015…
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Supporting early learning
To help plan an early years learning hub in Logan, Logan City Council in Queensland recently led a fact-finding mission to southern states to view…
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Youth Hub takes out state award
A collaborative project aimed at supporting Bundaberg region youth as they successfully transition from school to further education, training and employment has received state honours.…
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Partnership across the border
The Murray River, once seen as a division between NSW and Victoria, is now a symbol of unity, thanks to a historic cross-border partnership between…











