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Solar street and pathway lighting a reliable alternative*
In the past, solar lighting was expensive, complicated, and unreliable, especially on cloudy days. In 2011, the team at Green Frog Systems Australia won a…
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Councils high achievers – This month from City of Burnside, SA
At the Local Government Management Australia award ceremony earlier this year, the City of Burnside took home the inaugural Excellence Award for Innovative Management Initiatives.Spearheading…
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Councils high achievers – This month from District Council of the Copper Coast, SA
Over the past four years, the executive team at the District Council of the Copper Coast has worked towards better future-planning strategies and foreshore renewal.…
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Meaningful community care
The West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) is assisting people to stay in their own homes and on their communities by providing care, meals, advocacy and…
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Future Directions – By Councillor Steve Wass, Mayor of Kingborough Council, Tasmania
By serving and leading at a grassroots level, we’re best-placed among governments to listen and respond to community needs.As well as roads, rates and rubbish,…
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Ultimate play in Tasmania*
The ‘Corocord – Giant Space Net’ structure at the Tail Race destination playground in Riverside is attracting visitors from all parts of Tasmania and the…
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Construction officially kicks off
The City of Cockburn has held a special sod turning event to mark the commencement of construction of the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Facility at…
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Aquatic centre combines best of old and new*
The Ivanhoe Aquatic centre in Melbourne’s north is showcasing the best in leisure centre design for local governments. The site has re-opened after a $6…
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Community hall upgrades
Upgrades to local halls in Baw Baw Shire have now been completed as part of funding received from the State Government’s ‘Putting Locals First –…
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ANZAC living memorials
Palmerston was the chosen location for the ANZAC Living Memorials program in the Northern Territory, after the City of Palmerston’s expressions of interest was accepted…
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Dumped cars scrapped
Isaac Regional Council has crushed and removed more than 150 illegally dumped car bodies from the Moranbah Common, with another 50 earmarked. The Moranbah Common,…
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Encouraging cybersafety and digital inclusion
Libraries play an important role in bridging the digital divide by providing opportunities for Australians of all ages to appreciate the benefits of technology, regardless…
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