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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.…
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Finding a smart way forward
The Rockhampton Region is on its way to becoming Australia’s first Smart Regional Centre with the implementation of a new digital strategy. The ‘Rockhampton Region:…
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A push for more library funding
Blacktown City Council has called on the New South Wales Government to resume its responsibility for library funding. “The original agreement with local councils was…
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Synthetic turf good enough for FIFA
City of Swan in Western Australia has built the largest synthetic playing surface in the southern hemisphere. As many council areas in Western Australia face…
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Council stands against domestic violence
Glenorchy City Council in Tasmania is taking a strong stand against domestic violence, instituting a special initiative to encourage cultural change within the Council and…
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