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Smarter fleet management
By implementing an improved fleet management program, Cairns Regional Council has been able to save significantly across the organisation. Cairns Regional Council covers a vast…
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Castle toilets a hit with young residents
When AlburyCity decided to build toilets in its popular Children’s Gardens, staff decided that a brick block for the loos just would not do. Instead,…
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Collective approach to waste management delivers results in remote NT
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) has partnered with the Northern Territory Department of Health and regional councils in a concerted effort…
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Working smarter cuts construction time
A major wastewater pumping station upgrade in Wyong, New South Wales is implementing innovative construction methods to improve safety and reduce construction time. The upgrade…
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Revitalising the creek
Moonee Valley City Council is taking steps to reverse the neglect of a local creek. Over the past 150 years, Moonee Ponds Creek has been…
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Water-wise innovation wins the turf war
Saving water while building the resilience of turf on fields and ovals can be a long mission, but just four years into its Sports Field…
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Contractors you can trust*
There’s something about using contractors you can trust. Trust means you can believe what they say, that you’ll get what has been specified, and that…
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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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