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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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Healthy communities receive due recognition*
The Heart Foundation Local Government Awards recognise councils that demonstrate best practice in creating healthier communities. Mid Murray Council (South Australia) and City of Sydney…
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Councillor profiles – Councillor Greg Conkey OAM, Mayor City of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
Vibrant city Wagga Wagga is a vibrant progressive city – the largest in inland New South Wales. It boasts a population of 64,000. The Council…
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Councillor profiles – Councillor Darriea Turley, Mayor Broken Hill City Council, New South Wales
Mining heritageBroken Hill is over 133 years old. Known for its history as a mining town, it was recently declared as Australia’s first heritage-listed city.…











