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Students help develop walkway
A partnership between Goulburn Mulwaree Council in New South Wales and students at the University of Canberra has delivered innovative ideas for a river walkway.…
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Theatrical power unites community
A theatrical production centring on the experiences of mining communities was staged in Queensland’s Isaac Regional Council recently – and engaged a cast and crew…
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A provocative new role for local government? – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
One of the best parts of my job is to visit Europe annually to ask economic development practitioners about global issues and their likely impact…
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Looking at the future*
Coffs Harbour City Council is organising the 20th Anniversary Local Government Information Technology Conference at Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 29th November – 1st…
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Family day shares indigenous culture
Community members in the Shire of KOJONUP celebrated a successful NAIDOC family day at the Kodja Place Precinct earlier this year. In July The Kodja…
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New town centre for community events
The Shire of East Pilbara in Western Australia recently celebrated the launch of The Square, a new multi-use facility in a revamped town centre. At…
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Community spirit high on the agenda
The Shire of Dowerin in regional Western Australia has commenced a major review of its Strategic Community Plan, undertaken in close consultation with the local…
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Knitting for good
Hornsby Shire Council in New South Wales held its tenth annual ‘Knit-In’ recently, resulting in hundreds of knitted wraps being donated to charity. Over 300…
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A chapel for all faiths
Alice Springs Town Council in the Northern Territory has constructed a community chapel that accommodates dignified funeral services for all faiths and cultures. Alice Springs…
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Strengthening local government across the globe – President’s comment
Given the place-based and multi-functional strengths of local government, how can the sector better present our position and contribute at the local, state and national…
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Holden workers offered tree change
Regional Development Australia Limestone Coast (RDALC) and the City of Mount Gambier have encouraged more than 100 Holden employees to consider a tree change to…
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Council staff help environment
Moonee Valley City Council staff swapped tree planting for pancakes to celebrate World Environment Day recently. Staff of the metropolitan Melbourne council planted indigenous shrubs…
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