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Nature reserve a gem
Wandoo Heights, a natural bushland conservation reserve, located in the City of Swan in Western Australia, is not only a unique bushwalking spot for visitors…
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Helping sports club secure funding
In June, Wattle Range Council in South Australia hosted a well-attended sporting and recreation forum to encourage local clubs to pursue funding for infrastructure projects.…
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Big weekend brings in big bucks
Over one weekend in Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, there was an estimated $5 million boost to the local economy as 30,000 people lined…
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Future directions – From Mount Barker District Council, South Australia
Nestled in the Adelaide Hills is the Mount Barker district, characterised by a diverse range of historic main streets, which are not just for local…
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Gemfields trail bolsters local tourism
Sparkling sapphires, curious characters and extraordinary escapades are all waiting to be discovered along the new Sapphire Gemfields Interpretive Trail, which was officially opened in…
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Local leaders head to climate conference
A delegation of local government leaders from Australia will attend the UN Climate Conference, COP23, in Bonn in mid-November. Following the historic climate agreement achieved…
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Protecting animal control officers
The Northern Midlands Council is the first council in Tasmania to purchase and install a new unit that protects workers from dog bites and injury.…
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Graffiti blitz gets results
Covert surveillance, quick removal and technology that catches people in the act have reduced graffiti by almost 60 per cent within Nillumbik Shire in Victoria.…
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Smart cities join forces
The City of Adelaide has partnered with the city of Jaipur in India to investigate digital solutions for local problems. Representatives from the Jaipur Development…
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High Achievers – Brett Walsh Chief Operating Officer, Barcaldine Regional Council
In his role as Chief Operating Officer at Barcaldine Regional Council, Brett Walsh combines his expert accounting skills with a passion for community development. The…
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High Achievers – Geoffrey Smith Director of Finance, Somerset Regional Council
At Queensland’s Somerset Regional Council, Director of Finance Geoffrey Smith is known for ‘going above and beyond.’ Somerset is located just out of Brisbane and…
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World-class precinct to boost Western Sydney
Penrith Council has joined with other stakeholders to announce plans for The Quarter, a new health and education precinct that promises to deliver 6000 jobs.…
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