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Building Better Regions Fund*
On 20 June 2016, the Australian Government announced a re-focus of the National Stronger Regions Fund (NSRF), to be known as the Building Better Regions…
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Reversing social disadvantage
Since 2013 Maribyrnong City Council has partnered with the local Braybrook community in an effort to deliver meaningful change to the disadvantaged area. Revitalising Braybrook…
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Aldermen offer personal treasures for auction
Aldermen from the City of Launceston will auction beloved personal items to promote environmental sustainability and community solidarity. From a giant teacup to a can…
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Top speakers confirmed for EDA National Economic Development Conference 2016*
The City of Swan is excited to have secured 20 high profile keynote speakers with considerable experience in economic development to spark strong discussion at…
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Smart Cities Plan – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The Abbott Government walked away from urban development, and Conservative governments are wary of using the term ‘plan’. So blow me down if the Turnbull…
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Craigieburn Park for future generations*
A regional aquatic centre in Craigieburn has broken new ground in design with its iconic roof profile. The distinctive design can be seen from every…
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Keeping Tasmania beautiful
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council is getting ready to welcome delegates from all over Tasmania at the next Keep Australia Beautiful Tasmania 2016 Sustainable Communities Awards.…
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Councillor profiles – Councillor Lothar Siebert, Mayor, West Arnhem Regional Council, Northern Territory
West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) covers an area of almost 50,000 km2 of incredible natural landscape in the western part of Arnhem Land in the…
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Councillor profiles – Councillor Damien Ryan, Mayor Alice Springs Town Council, Northern Territory
Multicultural countryOur council area – which is a very small spot on the map – is surrounded by 200-plus remote communities. Many people travel to…
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Local Government: The Voice of the Basin
The theme for the 72nd National Conference and Annual General Meeting is: Local Government, The Voice of the Basin. The Murray Darling Association (MDA) is…
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French example inspires street mural
Hornsby Shire Council in New South Wales is planning a distinct new mural that draws on local history. The artwork will transform a blank wall…
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The tools to create dementia-friendly communities
Alzheimer’s Australia Vic has launched a toolkit to assist councils to make their local communities more dementia-friendly. The ‘Creating dementia-friendly communities: a toolkit for local…
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