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Connecting young people and local businesses
Mosman Council Youth Services is committed to helping young people feel that they belong in their community. One specific area that has been targeted in…
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Little wooden shops boost shopping strip
As part of Moonee Valley City Council’s Buy Local Moonee Valley campaign, wooden ‘little shops’ with rewards attached have been hidden along a local shopping…
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Heritage building becomes regional gallery
Inspired by the Shire’s developing arts community, Narrandera Shire Council in New South Wales turned a disused heritage building into a stand-out arts and cultural…
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Annual event keeps bush poetry alive
Lovable larrikins and budding bush poets converged for the 15th annual Nebo Bush Poet’s Smoko last month in Isaac Regional Council in Queensland. Local poet…
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Future Directions – By Greg Arnott, Director of Corporate Governance, Roper Gulf Regional Council
Remote Indigenous communities are typically not the first place that comes to mind when the topic of economic development is raised, but it is as…
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Providing opportunities in the downturn
A footpath improvement program funded by the West Coast Council will provide a much-needed boost to employment to the Tasmanian region. West Coast Council recently…
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Streets ahead in economic development
Banyule Council in Melbourne’s northeast has a strong track record in utilising special rates to create vibrant main streets. In a climate where many special…
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Council’s high achievers – Wayne Chellis, Works & Infrastructure Manager Northern Midlands Council, Tasmania
After some 46 years in local government, Wayne Chellis decided to call it a day earlier this year. With a wealth of practical experience and…
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Council’s high achievers – Yvonne Stone, Community Development Officer, Circular Head Council, Tasmania
In her role as Community Development Officer for Circular Head Council, Yvonne Stone helps facilitate lifelong learning and literacy programs in the rural area in…
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LandCruiser 70 Series ticks the boxes for government*
When you’re in local government, the selection process for choosing the right fleet vehicles can be a challenge. As well as meeting operational requirements, there’s…
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Educating on waste
The City of Albany has been recognised for its efforts in waste minimisation and awareness and has been named the 2016 State Winner of the…
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Library links children with technology
An innovative new program introduced at the City of Parramatta Library is making technology more accessible to children. The Technology Club program is giving children…
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