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Steering the way to inclusivity
An all-abilities boat has helped steer a Surf Coast Shire Council playground to become more accessible and inclusive. Lions Park Playground in the Great Ocean…
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Disruptive technology shatters road maintenance myth*
For most engineers the use of clay type or other unsuitable materials on unsealed roads is unthinkable due to loss of strength when wet conditions…
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Beast of a skate park
The Shire of Harvey in southwest Western Australia recently launched a new skate park, which was brought to life after extensive community consultation. After a…
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In pursuit of prosperity: local government and economic development*
By Sasha Lennon, Director SC Lennon & Associates Local government is an important contributor to economic development. While business and industry drives economic activity and…
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Resilient structure reduces dune impact*
Previously, multiple trodden pathways criss-crossed the sand dunes between Braziers Road and the Yanchep lagoon beach, Western Australia. As beach goers accessed and left an…
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Cultural hub on the cards for Barossa
The Barossa Council in South Australia is exploring the feasibility of a new cultural hub to act as a major tourism driver for the region.…
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New playgrounds for stronger communities
Federation Council in New South Wales is directing an unprecedented level of funding towards community spaces and playgrounds. Local families and visitors will benefit from…
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Iconic facelift for mobile library
Featuring iconic images of the Snowy Mountains, the Snowy Monaro Regional Council mobile library has a received a much needed facelift. The new look mobile…
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Silo art comes to New South Wales
A bold public art project by Bland Shire Council in central New South Wales has seen visitor numbers to the area skyrocket. The Weethalle Silo…
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Award winning program set to expand*
Richmond Football Club and Aligned Leisure’s Tiger PAW program has taken out another major award, this time at the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation…
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Community gets on board for art drive
Community members in the City of Greater Geraldton in Western Australia have created 20 art installations, which are on show around the region for this…
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Art renews regional townships
Coorong District Council in South Australia is stopping visitors in their tracks with a 30-metre high silo mural, developed as part of the Creating Coonalpyn…
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