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Recycling a way of life for Aussies…but that doesn’t necessarily mean we’re a nation of greenies
Just in time for National Recycling Week, the latest findings from Roy Morgan Research show that recycling has become almost second nature for the vast…
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Mayors going global for climate and energy*
Local Government has always been an early adopter and innovator in facing the challenges of climate change. Following the historic Paris Climate Agreement in 2015,…
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Councils converge after Hazelwood closure
Local Government Areas in Victoria’s La Trobe Valley have vowed to come together to advocate for the region in the wake of the scheduled closure…
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Embracing active transport
The plan, launched in conjunction with an Ipswich National Ride2Work Day event, builds on the work of the recently endorsed iGO City of Ipswich Transport…
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Important challenges ahead for local government
Mayor Troy PickardALGA President In my final column as President of ALGA, I would like to reflect on my past two years as President as…
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Feeling spent
As Australia’s local governments take on more expenditure responsibility each year, ongoing financial sustainability is becoming an increasing concern. The Queensland local government sector received…
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Getting it started
Bundaberg Regional Council in Queensland is playing a key role in encouraging tech entrepreneurship across the region via startupBundaberg. People with a great idea sometimes…
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TV crowdfunding a collaborative success
The Borough of Queenscliffe in coastal Victoria recently coordinated a successful crowdfunding campaign with local traders to help boost the region’s tourism brand. Small in…
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Geocaching visits the Surf Coast
Surf Coast Shire Council in Victoria is preparing to host a geocaching event that will see up to 1000 people converge on the region. Described…
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Learning about bushtucker
Campbelltown City Council has launched a series of bushwalking tours through the Dharawal National Park, an area rich with Indigenous heritage. The project, run collaboratively…
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New skin for iconic rhinos
Ahead of hosting the Artlands Conference, Dubbo Regional Council granted their iconic rhino statues a fresh lick of paint. Local high school students were invited…
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Crab Fest sets sights on tourism award
Mandurah’s signature annual event, the Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest, is competing for the 2016 Perth Airport Western Australian Tourism Awards, hosted by the Tourism…
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