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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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All Abilities Play Space breaks new ground
The ground has officially been broken for an All Abilities Play Space on the Nedlands Swan River foreshore in Western Australia. Six years in the…
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Hurdles cleared for sports precinct
There is now clear running for a multi-million-dollar Mackay Regional Sports Precinct to become a reality. A sod turning has been held for the exciting…
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Converted rail trail breathes life into city
A shared path running through the centre of the City of Mount Gambier in South Australia has become the regional city’s most popular communal meeting…
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