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Strong leadership needed on Basin Plan
The Murray Darling Association (MDA) has affirmed that its members are looking for strong, responsible leadership, and collaboration at all levels of government to find…
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Plastic footprint will shrink
Council is aiming to reduce Hobsons Bay’s plastic footprint with the launch of the Say No to Plastic Bags campaign. Hobson Bay City Council’s Chair…
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Regional collaboration benefits local economy
This morning the Executive Committee of the Central Coast Regional Economic Development & Employment Strategy (REDES) met for its biannual meeting. The REDES is the…
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Regional collaboration benefits local economy
The Executive Committee of the Central Coast Regional Economic Development & Employment Strategy (REDES) held its biannual meeting today. The REDES is the New South…
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Bike friendly business
Almost 30 businesses have signed up to become bike-friendly in a bid to convert occasional cyclists into regular riders in a partnership between Barossa Council…
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Proposed changes to housing density not welcomed
Blue Mountains City Council will make a submission to the New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment (NSW DP&E) opposing initial proposals for the…
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A global sustainaability leader
The City of Fremantle has been officially recognised as an international sustainability leader following its endorsement as the world’s second One Planet City by global…
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Airport upgrade takes flight
Moree Regional Airport will be upgraded following the announcement of a $1.5 million Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund grant from the New South Wales (NSW) Government.…
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CEFC announces $250 million for councils
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a $250 million program to help councils reduce their energy bills and invest in clean technologies. The…
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Community energy
Local councils across Australia are partnering with community groups to invest in clean small-scale alternatives to big power. In August, Newcastle City Council – home…
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Have your say… Letters to the editor
Dear LG Focus, Ref: ‘Spraying It’ (LG Focus, November 2015) My investigation into liability for the alarming proliferation of illegal bill posting and graffiti removal…
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Averting disaster via the web
Sunshine Coast Council has taken home an information technology award for its online Disaster Hub. Sunshine Coast Council’s innovative Disaster Hub website was recently recognised…
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