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Activating mainstreet
For the past two years, the Town of Victoria Park has been running an extremely successful program aimed at activating the Albany Highway main street,…
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Local Government and Economic Development*
By Sasha Lennon In my travels throughout Australia’s cities, regions and more remote communities, it’s clear to me that local government, whether large or small,…
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Tourism sights set on reserve
Central Highlands Regional Council has plans to encourage eco-tourism to the historic Rifle Range Reserve. The sky is an unblemished blue; it’s already sweat-prickly warm…
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Three Sisters success
The Blue Mountains City Council area attracts more than four million visitors a year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia.…
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Visitors choose their own adventure
Penrith City Council has launched a campaign to position the area as an exciting adventure capital. Sitting on the outskirts of Sydney and at the…
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Lagoon caretaker nominated as Australian Local Hero
McMinns Lagoon Recreation Reserve showcases a majestic preservation of nature; its caretaker is up for an Australia’s Local Hero award. Litchfield Council area covers 3100…
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Riverfront opportunities
Logan City Council is calling for tourism-generating Expressions of Interest for its Loganholme Tourism Precinct, which is situated on 43 hectares of riverfront land. Earmarked…
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Motivational branding
Hawkesbury City Council has produced a new Hawkesbury Region Visitor Guide, which features an innovative approach to advertising. In a joint venture with local business…
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Prioritising development
The City of Prospect is creating opportunity and promoting growth via a strategic focus on Economic Development. The City of Prospect is the second smallest…
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Beautiful by Day, Spectacular by Night*
The new destination playground at South Bank’s Riverside Green was officially re-opened on Saturday 3 October to popular acclaim. Situated in an extremely busy section…
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Oasis in the desert
The Echidna Place precinct in the town of Thargomindah is now a contemporary, well-frequented space, but the complex had very different beginnings. The town of…
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Designing and constructing public buildings*
GR Design & Construct is Australia’s premier manufacturer of standard and customised engineered structures and buildings for the public sector. Andrew Gunnersen, director of GR…
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