News
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NCCs 10th Biennial Bushfire Conference
More than 200 delegates, including a large contingent from local government, will come to Sydney for the 10th biennial Bushfire Conference to be held on…
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Future Directions – City of Fremantle
Fremantle looks to the future with new Integrated Transport Strategy The City of Fremantle is tackling the future transport needs of the bustling port city…
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New ponds for Gungahlin
Australian Capital Territory legislative assembly member Meegan Fitzharris joined members of the local school and Indigenous communities and the Gungahlin community Council to officially launch…
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Rural councils seek new way forward
Rural councils are working together to develop new ideas and approaches to secure their financial and operational futures and the economic and social futures of…
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Queens Park receives a royal upgrade*
In 2009, a Masterplan for Queens Park was developed by the City of Greater Geelong (CoGG) with much community and stakeholder input, identifying many opportunities…
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The war on street signs
Mosman Council has tackled the abundance of signs in urban areas by removing more than 450 signs in recent months. The war on signage started…
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Bridge funding reallocated
As a result of recent bridge assessments and identified risks, Cessnock City Council has reallocated funds in the 2014/15 Operational Plan to undertake works on…
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New pool taking shape
Cairns Regional Council is currently undertaking preparation works for a 50m International Swimming Federation (FINA)-accredited swimming pool. The construction includes a painstaking series of measurements…
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Leading development application times
Wyong Shire Council has the quickest turnaround time for development applications (DA) when compared to similar group 7 Councils and the second quickest of all…
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JRA Datashare Professional*
Councils are under pressure to meet increasing expectations with declining revenues and many are reporting a financial sustainability problem. State and Australian Government responses to…
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Narrabeen Lagoon trail construction
Warringah Council has recently completed the multi-use trail around Narrabeen Lagoon, allowing pedestrians and cyclist to circumnavigate Sydney’s largest coastal lagoon for the first time.…
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Road revitalisation minimises environmental impact
A more environmentally-friendly technique for road slip stabilisation will be used by Council for the first time to restore two frequently-used roads in Tweed Shire.…
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