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New Cockitrough boosts biodiversity
A Cockitrough has been installed in Dwellingup in the Shire of Murray to provide essential hydration for native bird including threatened black cockatoos. The Cockitrough,…
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Community hub celebrates milestone
A prehistoric ‘giant wombat’ and the Tik Tok stars who put libraries on the map helped blow the candles out on the Cove Civic Centre’s…
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Next step for demerger
Councillors of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC)have met with the NSW Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Ron Hoenig, alongside local Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke…
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NSW minister visits drought region
Following on from the Southern NSW Drought Summit held 4 August 2025, Greater Hume Council will host the Hon. Minister Hoenig, Minister for Local Government…
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Councils can unlock Australia’s future productivity – Opinion Piece
With all eyes on the Federal Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable, it’s important to remember the importance and key role of Australia’s councils. Everyone, everywhere and…
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Twenty-five year for Joondalup
The year 1998 was the year the Adelaide Crows won their second consecutive AFL premiership, Aussie rockers Powderfinger released their album Internationalist, setting them on…
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Ahoy! Mobility convoy pirate makeover
Dust off the eye patch, polish the peg leg and ready the rigging – the annual Fraser Coast Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Convoy is setting…
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Connecting Communities
In recognition of Aged Care Employee Day on 7 August 2025, Cumberland City Council was shining a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of the Seniors…
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Balance but not parity
New research into South Australia’s local government workforce shows while the sector is relatively gender balanced, there is still work to be done to address…
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New playground a major upgrade
Geelong City Council has announced a new playground is on track to be opened at Aldershot Reserve by the end of the year. Deconstruction of…
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Accessible play space gets major gong
A fun, culturally inclusive and accessible playground that’s been dubbed a vibrant addition to the heart of Bankstown has received a top honour from the…
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Next step in the Lismore recovery
Lismore’s long-term recovery from the devastating floods of early 2022 has taken an important step forward, with a contract awarded to a joint venture between…