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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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Water bottle refill stations promoting sustainability*
Local governments providing the public with an alternative water source to disposable plastic bottles The ACT Government has recently undertaken to install 30 aquafil water…
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Roads roll out
The Hills Shire Council has reached two new milestones with the laying down of the Shire’s 1,000th kilometre of road and the completion of line…
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