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Reconnecting river and community
Katherine Town Council is rejuvenating the area around the Katherine River and its Hot Springs. The genesis for the project came from the community and…
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Training brains at the library
A brain training program at Gunnedah Shire Council Library was initially aimed at older residents, but has expanded due to high demand. The regional New…
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Improving customer service
Coffs Harbour City Council is seeking to improve its customer service, by gaining direct input from the people it serves. The Council recently exhibited a…
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Art workshops help bridge the gap
As part of this year’s NAIDOC week, world-renowned contemporary Aboriginal artist Lloyd Hornsby Gawura hosted art workshops across Isaac Regional Council. Returning for the third…
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Cooling down the city
The City of Perth aims to plant approximately 450 new trees annually for the next four years to help cool its streets and public spaces. Lord…
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From beer to books
Bega Valley Shire Council found a creative solution for a pub that was up for sale. The community around Tura Beach on the New South…
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Wood encouragement policy good for the community and planet*
Local, state and national governments around the world are working hard to find ways to help tackle climate change. Local governments in particular are often…
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Parks and Leisure Australia National Award finalists
FOCUS on community services, leisure, parks & gardens
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Community clubs under-appreciated – The good Oil
Last month, I attended functions with Cockatoo Network members in Rome and Siena, in the heartland of Tuscany. Along the way, my wife, her sister…
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Tasmania’s local government conference
The 104th annual Local Government Association of Tasmania conference took place last month, running from 20-22 July in Hobart. Tasmanian Local Government Minister Peter Gutwein…
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Opening doors with open data
Lake Macquarie City Council in New South Wales is harnessing the power of open data. Every day, data is being generated about how our cities…
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Coffs Harbour Conference*
Coffs Harbour City Council is organising the 19th Local Government Information Technology Conference at Novotel Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour, on 2–4 November 2016. IT…
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