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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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No more wasted time at the tip
Cutting edge technology being used by Logan City Council in South East Queensland has made a trip to the tip so much easier for customers.…
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Men’s Shed restores historic gems
A Men’s Shed has collaborated with Hobsons Bay City Council in Victoria to help bring historic facilities back to their former glory. Most recently the…
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