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Roads for strong rural communities
Strathbogie Shire Council in Victoria is investing in roads to help its rural communities flourish. The council recently announced it would be investing $3.5 million…
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Future directions – By David Keenan, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Downs Regional Council
By David Keenan, Chief Executive Officer of Southern Downs Regional Council The Southern Downs Regional Council has recently submitted a response to a parliamentary inquiry…
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Drones save time and money
A new initiative that will reduce costs and improve efficiencies at East Gippsland Shire Council has got off the ground – literally. Following recent approval…
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Fast tracking high-rise fire safety checks
In the wake of the Grenfell fire tragedy in London, the Inner West Council is fast tracking a fire safety audit of all high-rise with…
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Gluten free audit a success
The City of Busselton in Western Australia has carried out a local ‘gluten free’ test with pleasing results. The City of Busselton Environmental Health Service…
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New head for LG Professionals
The Chief Executive Officer of City of Palmerston in the Northern Territory, Mr Ricki Bruhn, has been formally inducted as the 2017-2018 LG Professionals Australia…
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Banning the bag
City of Canada Bay has become the first council in New South Wales to officially offer support to Clean Up Australia’s #BanTheBag campaign. Councillors voted…
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Burning right tonight
The ACT Government has called on residents to remain wary of the air pollution caused by wood heaters. The annual Burn Right Tonight campaign urges…
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High commendation for dunny run
A Tweed Shire Council accessibility project that evaluated accessibility of public toilets has earned national praise for combining the expertise of Council staff with the…
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Tributes flow for West Daly mayor
The West Daly region in the Northern Territory lost a leader early this month when Mayor Harold Wilson passed away. Hailing from the community of…
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Tourism training for jobseekers
Moira Shire Council in northern Victoria is offering free tourism training for those seeking work – including placement at its Visitor Information Centres. Working in…
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Remote recycling
Roper Gulf Regional Council in the Northern Territory is simultaneously encouraging recycling and up-skilling local students. Recycling is a subject not often given due attention…
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