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New recruits welcomed
Isaac Regional Council in Queensland recently welcomed its largest ever intake of trainees and apprentices, with 14 new recruits added to the fold. The successful…
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Playspace best in state
A playground in the City of Monash in Victoria was recentley dubbed the state’s best new playspace, in the Parks and Leisure Australia awards. The…
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Aboriginal Centre for Excellence takes shape
Planning is underway for a proposed Aboriginal Centre for Excellence to be located in Greater Western Sydney. The $20 million State Government project would provide…
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Sharing responsibility for safer spaces
The City of Darwin has launched its Safer Vibrant Darwin Plan 2016-2019 and a new public space activation project, Faces In Spaces. The Safer Vibrant…
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Cheer Up Hut celebrates South Australian legacy
As part of ongoing Anzac Centenary remembrances, a “Cheer Up Hut” was recently re-created in South Australia. The Cheer Up Hut was a South Australian…
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It’s a new dawn with IPWEA’s Sustainability in Public Works Conference 24-26 August 2016*
Written by Dr. Stephen Lees Director Sustainability, IPWEA Australasia A packed program of feature speakers, new product launches, technical presentations, Q&A sessions and networking awaits…
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Solar-powered bins for the capital
The Australian Capital Territory recently announced a trial of three solar-powered, self-compacting rubbish bins. Situated in three community locations around the ACT, the bins will…
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BMX project peddles ahead
The wheels are in motion on construction of a new BMX track and pavilion in the City of Casey in Victoria. The first sod was…
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Safety first
Southern Downs Regional Council in Queensland has taken home the award for Excellence in Road Safety at the 2016 National Awards for Local Government for…
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Thinking green a hit with residents
Residents of the City of Swan in eastern Perth have embraced free workshops on how to live more sustainably. The City’s Thinking Green workshops covered…
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Water conservation saves invaluable park
One of Victoria’s most ecologically valuable parks was on the brink of eradication before being revitalised by a water conservation project by Moonee Valley City…
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Sports precinct a step closer
The plan to build a new sporting precinct in regional New South Wales is a step closer following a decision by Orange City Council. The…
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