News
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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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Collaboration builds age friendly communities
Six local governments in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions of Western Australia have co-operated to deliver an aged housing project spanning six shires and…
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Greening the city centre
Mackay Regional Council is rolling out an urban greening program as part of its city centre revitalisation project. A new “green wall” was installed recently…
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City of Subiaco puts on Sunday best
The rich retail history of the City of Subiaco’s town centre has been brought to life in vivid colour in a new nine-metre public artwork.…
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Growing steady
A joint initiative between Willoughby City Council and local residents is connecting neighbours and promoting community gardens. The Time to Grow Garden Share project in…
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SportsTurf can help you with sportsfields*
SportsTurf Consultants (Australia) P/L has joined the STRI Group and is now part of the largest sports surface consultancy and research business in the world.…










