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Unreserved about reserves
The Toodyay Shire in Western Australia boasts a number of stunning nature reserves. The Toodyay Shire covers an area of 1600 square kilometres and straddles…
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Australia Day change up to each council says ALGA
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has clarified its position on the contentious resolution for councils to lobby the Federal Government to change the Australia…
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Technology makes procurement sustainable*
By Rob Cook, Marketing Manager, TenderLink According to a popular definition, business sustainability involves the management and coordination of environmental, social and financial demands and…
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Tropical urbanism scoops highest accolade
An award-winning collaborative study into tropical urbanism in Cairns has claimed the title of Australia’s Best Planning Idea – Small Project at the 2017 Planning…
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Easy Guides make safety easy*
When James Tennant taught factory workers how to read and speak English, he noticed a problem. There were no easy-to-read training books to help workers…
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LED lighting to save millions
The Local Government Association (SA) is working towards transitioning councils to LED street lighting, with projections of saving South Australian communities up to $196 million…
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Roof upgrade saves thousands
A thermal insulation upgrade to the roof of the local entertainment and convention centre will save the Mackay Regional Council between $10,000 and $15,000 per…
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Stormwater intelligence
Brimbank City Council in Victoria has developed and adopted the use of cutting edge technology, artificial intelligence and CCTV to monitor and maintain the ongoing…
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Re-sheeting and sustainability on unsealed roads*
The sustainability of unsealed roads is not just about the environment, it’s also about the ability to maintain service levels and cost efficiency. Re-sheeting using…
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Roadmap for economic growth
Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted an economic framework that focuses on support for small businesses and methods to attract new investment to the South…
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Exposure to wood good for the heart, the head and healing*
Planet Ark has completed a new report – Wood – Nature Inspired Design – which outlines the importance of connecting buildings with the natural world…
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Councils partner for procurement project
Six regional councils in Victoria are set to benefit from a collaborative procurement project. The City of Ballarat, Ararat Rural City Council, Golden Plains Shire…
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