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Preserving botanical heritage
The Southern Grampians Shire has implemented a digital solution to help manage its beloved heritage-listed trees. The Shire is home to one of the most…
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Lights built to last
Streetlights installed by West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) are saving money and surviving lightning strikes. The newly installed LED streetlights are receiving a glowing reception…
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New app broadcasts beach conditions
Coffs Harbour City Council has launched a phone application that keeps users updated on beach conditions in real time. Following the success of the MyRoadInfo…
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Pipes granted 100-year life span
Willoughby Council has recently used innovative technology to complete a $2million makeover of 2.5km of underground stormwater pipes. Pipes were in need of major repairs…
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Local invention increases worker safety
Shire of Woodanilling employee Wayne Cooper has created an innovative solution to a potentially fatal problem. A fatality within a neighbouring shire was all that…
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Different ways of utilising PolyCom Stabilising Aid on unsealed roads*
Reducing re-sheet costs with PolyCom Stabilising Aid is the answer to cost-effective, efficient unsealed road management. You can rehabilitate the existing road materials with PolyCom,…
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Namoi freight study is good for local business
The Namoi Joint Organisation has launched a region-wide transport study to investigate solutions for the freight industry in the New England and North West regions.…
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Youth Month puts spotlight on homelessness
National Youth Week is in full swing, as local councils across the country acknowledge the importance of celebrating young people and investing in youth services.…
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Call for commitment to regional hospitals
As the State Government continues to commit funding for significant metropolitan hospital upgrades Greater Shepparton City Council mayor, Dinny Adem, highlights the need for regional…
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No democratic representation for Geelong community
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has expressed disappointment at the State Government seeking to remove the Geelong City Council. Councillor Bill McArthur, MAV President…
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Calls for $1billion for Inland Rail
The Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA) – an alliance of councils – is urging the Federal Government to make a decision on the…
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NSW councils fear potential cost-shift
The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) has expressed concerns about a lack of consultation on the Emergency Services Property Levy (ESPL) and the…
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