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Networking for zero waste
Across Sydney, the Zero Waste Network is supporting re-use, repair and recycling social enterprises. In November, the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC), in…
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Water sensitive urban design
Northern Midlands Council in Tasmania has celebrated the completion of the Sheepwash Creek Water Sensitive Urban Design Project. Council is dedicated to improving sustainability and…
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Disaster relief a mouse click away
Ku-ring-gai Council in Sydney has launched a new online tool to help residents face extreme weather events. The Climate Wise Communities website – launched in…
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Keeping place preserves culture
In Moree Plains Shire Council, the Dhiiyaan Aboriginal Centre, which holds one of New South Wales’ largest collections of Aboriginal family records, has reopened its…
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Creating healthy communities
City of Playford in South Australia has been recognised for its work cultivating a healthy community. In November the City was named the Australian Winner…
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Gong for infrastructure team
An innovative approach has reaped benefits for Muswellbrook Shire Council’s Community Infrastructure department in New South Wales. The Water and Waste section of the Community…
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Driving a new boom
A proposed $43.8 million Community Hub will help drive a post-Holden investment boom in the City of Salisbury. Plans for the new Salisbury City Centre…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Robert Anderson Warrnambool City Council
Coastal cityWarrnambool is Victoria’s largest coastal city outside Port Phillip Bay. The municipality, which includes Warrnambool and smaller towns of Allansford, Bushfield and Woodford, is…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Jenny O’Connor Indigo Shire Council
Rural vibrancyIndigo Shire is a very beautiful part of northeast Victoria. We have five main towns but over 32 communities – all proud, unique and…
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Mural celebrates First Nations culture
Redland City Council in Queensland has teamed up with the region’s First Nations people to showcase their thriving art community while sharing the rich cultural…
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Housing help
Fraser Coast Council in Queensland is giving low-income earners assistance to enter the local housing market. Council has launched the Fraser Coast Building Grant Program…
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Switching on
A program by three Western Australian councils is reducing energy consumption and has earned a National Energy Efficiency Award from the Energy Efficiency Council. The…
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