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Nursery protects biodiversity
The City of Burnside’s biodiversity nursery is working hard to preserve biodiversity in the South Australian municipality and often trades plants with other councils. Tucked…
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Regional cities share services to save money
The Andrews Government has allocated $100,000 for Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) to develop a business model for shared treasury services. The model will allow the…
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The ongoing cost of Debbie
The Federal Government has announced $18 million in reconstruction assistance to communities hit by Tropical Cyclone Debbie. Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) welcomed the…
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NSW councils struggling under huge road funding backlog
A report from the National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA) has found New South Wales roads are facing a funding backlog of almost $2 billion…
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High Achievers – Ash Field Media Communications Officer, Alice Springs Town Council
Ash Field was working in digital marketing in Melbourne when he decided to make the leap to Alice Springs two years ago. Mr Field initially…
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Energy and Housing – flash points for the next electionn – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Having bought its way out of trouble on schools funding, the Turnbull Government now faces big problems on energy security and affordable housing. The combined…
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Anzac spirit honoured
The Shire of York in Western Australia has proudly unveiled new works to honour the Shire’s strong Anzac association. Federal Member for Pearce and Minister…
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Tyres become sports surfaces*
Given that Australia generates the equivalent of 51 million used passenger car tyres every year one would think that the challenge of sustainably dealing with…
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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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