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Councillor profiles – This month from Mayor Phil Vickers West Coast Council, Tasmania
World heritage and mining historyThe West Coast Council covers over 9500sq km and is located on the West Coast of Tasmania. With a population of…
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Citizen science earns UN gong
The City of Boroondara in Victoria has won a United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day award for a local biodiversity project. The award…
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Helping schoolkids stay active and safe
City of Darwin in partnership with key community stakeholders has launched a program to help schoolkids live active lifestyles and get to school safely. The…
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Council’s high achievers – This month from Terry Callant, Manager Governance, Bayside City Council, Victoria
Manager of Governance at Bayside City Council, Terry Callant, has had an esteemed career in local government; he has been at the beachside municipality since…
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Council’s high achievers – This month from Pioneer Settlement Team, Swan Hill Rural City Council, Victoria
A spectacular laser light show about the history of the Murray River was made possible by solid teamwork at the Swan Hill Rural City Council…
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Safeguarding water use
The Shire of Beverley in Western Australia has implemented a stormwater harvesting system to help future-proof the dryland area. The recently commissioned Beverley Water Harvest…
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Historic meeting with Yadaikana elders
Cook Shire Council is strengthening ties with its Cape York neighbours, with members of the Yadaikana Tribal Council of Elders meeting Council for the first…
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Managing the merge
Some of the newly amalgamated councils in New South Wales are making use of a rigorous risk management tool from LG Professionals. To manage change…
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Community unites around naval cadets
A Navy Cadet unit in Tasmania is vying for a back-to-back national award, with considerable support from the community. Located in Break O’Day Council, Navy…
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Teens transform local park
A public mural instigated by Clarence Valley Council in regional New South Wales is preventing vandalism and promoting culturally inclusive attitudes. Armed with a few…
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Keeping the community active
The City of Onkaparinga in South Australia has partnered with Life Be In It to host an Active Community Cup for the third year running.…
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Future Directions – By Bridget Johnstone, Tourism & Community Development Officer, District Council of Cleve
As a tourist, the District Council of Cleve is a panoramic gold mine. From the Darke Peak ranges, to luscious green crops, to the white…
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