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Heading towards zero
Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria has plans to become a national leader on road safety. Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Councillor Bev Colomb said an important…
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CCTV improves community safety
Broome Shire Council has undertaken a significant CCTV project to improve safety across the region. The installation of 24 state-of-the-art CCTV security cameras is now…
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Diversity standard seeking feedback
The Australian Standard for Welcoming Cities is open for consultation and feedback until 30 June. The Standard will enable local councils to benchmark their cultural…
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Show must go on
In the midst of the clean up after Cyclone Debbie, Whitsunday Regional Council has stepped in to ensure the local Annual Proserpine Show will go…
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Photo competition drives local pride
Residents of Aurukun Shire Council in Queensland have celebrated the people and places they most love about their region. Aurukun’s characters and spectacular skies were…
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Men’s discussion group proves a winner
A Men’s Discussion Group in Knox City Council is helping to form connections and friendships between older men in the area. More than 20 local…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Lachlan Clyne City of Unley, South Australia
Safe communityWe are blessed with an outstanding location right on the fringe of the CBD. Our cultural life is active and rich, with locals able…
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Councillor profiles – Mayor Julie Low District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Coastal living and a growing rural areaThe District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula surrounding the City of Port Lincoln encompasses an area of 4754 square…
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Fresh take on mental wellbeing
Breaking the silence and starting conversations about mental health in an innovative program titled FRESHminds has earned Sunshine Coast Council special recognition from Local Government…
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GivingBackathon prompts social change
The City of Armadale in Western Australia has hosted its inaugural GivingBackathon to design solutions for social problems. Over a weekend in May over 50…
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Building community one dollar at a time
In a win-win for council and community, Cessnock City Council in New South Wales is matching funding for community projects dollar-for-dollar. Local community organisations involved…
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Increasing first aid training
Noosa Council celebrated Heart Week by promoting Walking Groups in Tewantin and Pomona and providing first aid training for 60 hardworking local volunteers. Community Development…
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