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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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Committee to advise amalgamated council
It will be “business as usual” for residents in amalgamated area according to the former Mayor of Manly. New South Wales council amalgamations have been…
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Pop-up shop engages the community
Tweed Shire Council in New South Wales has been recognised for outstanding community engagement for a pop-up shopfront educating on foreshore revitalisation. About 2000 people…
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Infrastructure on show
Local government representatives were among the more than 2500 attendees at infrastructure industry Expo, CIVENEX, last month. The 61st CIVENEX, an initiative of the Institute…
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Virtual eyes on sea level rise
Lake Macquarie City Council in New South Wales is utilising virtual reality technology to educate constituents about rising sea levels. To communicate the complex effects…
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