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Council’s high achievers – Chris Murdoch, CEO, Livingstone Shire Council, Queensland
With an eclectic career background, Livingstone Shire Chief Executive Officer Chris Murdoch brings a wealth of corporate experience to the top job at the Queensland…
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Council’s high achievers – Disaster Management Unit, Bundaberg Regional Council, Queensland
Disaster readiness in the Bundaberg region has been significantly strengthened since devastating flooding and tornadoes in 2013. The Disaster Management Unit at Bundaberg Regional Council…
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Boost the local economy this Christmas
Christmas shopping in Orange just became a lot easier with the launch of the new Shop Orange gift-card, an initiative of Orange City Council. The…
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Community engagement summit 2016: a new era of community engagement*
The inaugural Community Engagement Summit 2016 presents a new era of community engagement showcasing brand new insights and best practice community engagement techniques at the…
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Leaking mains fixed in two days*
Ground engineering specialist Mainmark has successfully repaired a leaking water main in Lismore, New South Wales, completing the project in just two days with minimal…
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Refugee dads learn to cycle safe
Newcastle City Council has teamed up with Catholic Care and a support agency to teach recently arrived refugees how to cycle safely in Australia. Seven…
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Joining the neighbourhood
Three councils in metropolitan Victoria have been selected to join The Neighbourhood Project, a program to transform underused locations into vibrant community spaces. Cardinia Shire…
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Increasing food security for residents
Baw Baw Shire Council in Victoria recently hosted workshops exploring the causes of food insecurity and how food relates to the workplace. The Food Sensitive…
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Wondering if new bigger trucks will impact on your roads?*
The 2016 National Local Roads and Transport Congress is shaping up to be one of the year’s most interesting events. The Australian Local Government Association…
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Multicultural community gathers for inaugural forum
In partnership with the multicultural sector, Sunshine Coast Council hosted the inaugural Sunshine Coast Multicultural Conversations, spotlighting the region’s cultural diversity. Mayor Mark Jamieson said…
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Changing attitudes
By securing a seat at the decision-making table, councillors across Australia are helping to change attitudes and bring disability into the ordinary. Rod Campbell had…
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Editorial
Is it just me, or has a tone of nationwide disappointment soaked through this month? As we continue to pick through the wreckage of the…
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