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Full steam ahead for steam weed control in Greater Melbourne*
Weedsteamers, Victoria’s No.1 steam-weed control specialists, are dedicated to giving municipalities across Greater Melbourne the opportunity to access non-chemical weed management programs. Weedsteamers develop customized…
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Targeting litter hot spots
The City of Canterbury Bankstown in New South Wales is tackling littering by taking to the streets. Administrator, Richard Colley, said litter audits undertaken over…
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Creating a hyper-connected govtopia*
In 2008, Australia’s Government Chief Information Officers (CIOs) were discussing an emerging digital revolution and technology vendors were preaching the importance of data analytics and…
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Recycling station on the cards
Mount Isa City Council in Queensland is moving ahead with plans to build a recycling transfer station, which will create jobs, increase sustainable practices and…
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Exceeding waste diversion targets
The Shire of Collie in Western Australia introduced a three-bin waste management system in April, with very successful results. Since the introduction of the third…
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Walking trails celebrate heritage
A group of councils in Perth’s Western Suburbs are recognising the area’s traditional Nyoongar owners and have recently extended a network of important walking trails.…
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Rich built environment data powers 3D models for councils*
Geoscape: a national geospatial mapping project is helping government and communities to make better decisions. As councils across Australia grapple with the challenge of sustaining…
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Concrete recycling saves
Cardinia Shire Council in Victoria has taken a big chunk out of the waste that goes to landfill thanks to a $140,000 concrete recycling program.…
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Electronic playground a first for Tasmania
The Northern Midlands Council has unveiled Tasmania’s first electronic playground, with a design that draws inspiration from the area’s motoring history. Located at the Village…
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Enhancing main street pride
The Shire of Chittering in Western Australia has revitalised a tired main street. Binda Place is the main business precinct for Chittering and acts as…
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Beachside mural commemorates
The Shire of Dandaragan in Western Australia recently worked with local high school students to create a memorial art project to foster community spirit. Art…
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New centre gets closer inspection at DesignBUILD 2017*
DesignBUILD is offering a rare opportunity to visit the new $1.5 billion International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), gain behind the scenes access and hear…
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