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Canberra and Adelaide lead as fellow smart cities
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister Andrew Barr and City of Adelaide Lord Mayor Martin Haese have signed a Smart City Cooperation Agreement signalling a…
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New library impresses with technology
Libraries are in the midst of a high-tech revolution, and the new Dudley Denny City Library in Mackay Regional Council, Queensland, is leading the way…
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Eradicating youth homelessness
A report endorsed by Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland highlights the issue of youth homelessness in the region and points to a way forward.…
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Small changes can make a big difference in Local Government
The 2017 LGPro Annual Conference being held on Wednesday 22 February and Thursday 23 February at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre will have a…
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Calls for a growing suburbs fund
City of Swan Mayor Mick Wainwright is urging the Western Australian Government to create a “growing suburbs fund” for infrastructure in Perth’s booming metropolitan fringe.…
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Encouraging positive aging
Colac Otway Shire Council in Victoria has embarked on an innovative social project to become an age friendly and dementia inclusive community. As part of…
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The sky is the limit for the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Airport is about to undergo the biggest change since its initial construction 55 years ago, with a $347 million expansion project to…
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Councillor profiles – Tony Wellington Mayor, Noosa Shire Council, Queensland
The destinationI note that most LG Focus Councillor Profiles begin with a geographical description of their whereabouts. That’s something I probably don’t need to worry…
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Councillor profiles – Tracy Dobie Mayor of Southern Downs Regional Council, Queensland
Natural attractionsThe Southern Downs region is conveniently located within two hours’ drive from Brisbane and in the high growth region of Southern Queensland. The region…
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Travelling exhibition spreads eco message
An exhibition that evokes environmental concerns has made its first stop on a national tour in Isaac Regional Council in Queensland. The Coalface Art Gallery…
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Lighting audit improves city at night
An audit of pedestrian lighting in Penrith City Centre and nearby residential areas is underway, as part of a broad strategy to enhance the community’s…
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End of an era in parking
The ACT Government has replaced all of its single-space parking meters to make way for new technology. First used in the 1970s when parking cost…
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