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Get ahead of employee health and safety at the fifth Safety in Action Perth Show*
On the 1st and 2nd of June, 2016, The Safety in Action Show will return to Perth for the fifth time. It’s the only workplace…
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The Federal Budget is no economic plan – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
I had dinner with friends in Melbourne recently when the discussion turned to what we’d like our nation to look like in 20 years’ time.…
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Supporting vulnerable community members
Brimbank City Council in Victoria has received $200,000 in funding towards a project helping young people who have been through the justice system. Brimbank Chair…
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Going electric
In a bid to cut carbon emissions, Whitehorse City Council in Victoria recently added four electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet. The cars have been…
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Doctors fly into town
Dubbo City Council in regional New South Wales will welcome a new multi-million dollar facility for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Mayor of Dubbo Mathew…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Mayor Sherron MacKenzie, District Council of Streaky Bay, South Australia
Pristine CoastThe Streaky Bay Council area includes the townships of Streaky Bay (which is the main service and business centre), Wirrulla, Poochera, Haslam, Sceale Bay,…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Mayor Bob Sloane, The Barossa Council , South Australia
Much more than wineThe Barossa Valley is one of the best known tourism brands in Australia. People visit our area to experience the best of…
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Art captures stories of country
Aurukun Shire Council in northern Queensland recently hosted painting and weaving workshops for local women, with stunning results. Stories of childhood, families and country unfolded…
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Protecting local streams
The City of Armadale in Western Australia is assisting landowners to better care for their waterways. Since 2002, the City’s Streamcare program has assisted hundreds…
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Supporting active mums
Noosa Shire Council is hosting a program aimed at supporting post-natal mothers to stay active. Almost 200 mums registered to take part in a wide…
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Showing the way for all abilities
Benalla Rural City will soon launch a mobility and access map, highlighting facilities and paths accessible to people of all abilities. Made possible by funding…
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Interpreting the land
The Budj Bim landscape, located in Victoria’s Glenelg Shire, has received funding to attract international tourism. An $8 million investment from the Victorian Government was…








