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Rail line steams ahead at Moree
On 8 August 2016, the New South Wales (NSW) Government announced it will spend $2 million dollars as part of the Fixing Country Rail pilot…
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Council to host commemoration for Vietnman Vets
The enduring legacy of veterans of the Vietnam War will be honoured at a commemorative march and service in Knox City Council in Victoria this…
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Giant Rainbow looms over Freo
At nine metres high, 19 metres long and tipping the scales at 66 tonnes, Rainbow is not your average public art piece. The sculpture, by…
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Celebrating seniors
Councils across Queensland have partnered with the Council of the Ageing (COTA) to deliver this year’s Seniors Week, which runs 13-21 August. The week-long initiative…
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New code of conduct spurs administrative debacle
Unrest is unfolding in Victoria over the news that more than 100 Councillors across the state could be disqualified – including 13 whole councils. It…
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Saving time with Timebank
A new community volunteer program Ku-ring-gai Council is helping set up a local ‘Timebanking’ volunteering network and in partnership with NSW Volunteering is hosting a…
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Council calls for gambling reform
Victorian local government area, Brimbank City Council, is calling on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to take action on gambling reform. Council approved a motion on…
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Celebrate childrens book week
Australia’s top children’s books will come to life across Isaac Regional Council this Children’s Book Week. Mayor Anne Baker said to celebrate the Isaac Libraries…
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Tiny town gets friendly award
The town of Withcott in the Lockyer Valley has been awarded the title of Queensland’s Friendliest Town for 2016 by environmental movement Keep Queensland Beautiful.…
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ACT to be a safe haven
The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has become a part of the Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) Scheme, meaning refugees in Canberra will have greater access…
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Councils to shoulder water and sewerage reform
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) and the TasWater Owners Group, whilst acknowledging the need to deal with the issue of delivering potable water…
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Mayor thanks community for kindness in wake of tragedy
The Burdekin Shire Mayor has thanked the community for its kindness and support in the wake of a fatal stabbing at a local backpackers hostel…
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