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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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Funding roadblock
Under the Building Better Regions Fund, funding is now out of reach for councils in fast-growing outer suburbs. In June this year, it was announced…
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Residents design their own homes
The City of Fremantle will trial a European model for developing innovative urban communities, which invites residents to design their own homes. The European inspired…
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Better internet access improves services in the Territory
Major IT upgrades are being rolled out across West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) community offices, which will ensure more reliable access across the Northern Territory…
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