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Agreement to build healthy partnership
Improved health and wellbeing within the community is the core aim under a formalised agreement between Cairns Regional Council (CRC) and the Cairns and Hinterland…
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2015 Heart Foundation Local Government Awards*
The Heart Foundation Local Government Awards recognise and showcase councils who are working to improve heart health through building a sense of community, encouraging people…
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The new approach to Indigenous advancement – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
There is only one federal indigenous agenda these days – the Indigenous Advancement Strategy. It began last July, and has a four-year budget of $4.8…
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Bringing swimming back to the river
A new initiative launched by the Parramatta River Catchment Group (PRCG), Our Living River, is on a mission to bring back swimming to the entire…
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Regional capitals under microscope
Australia’s regional capitals will soon be put under the microscope, after the Senate announced an Inquiry into the growth and economic potential of regional capitals.…
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Where is the community fund?
Interface Councils has called on the Labor Government to follow through on its election commitment for a dedicated fund that would support community infrastructure and…
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Councillor profiles – This month from District Council of Mount Barker, SA
Heart of the Mount Lofty RangesWe live in an expanding District, which still offers diverse lifestyle options for families and individuals of all ages. It’s…
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Councillor profiles – This month from City of Burnside, SA
Rural and residentialThe City of Burnside is an established residential municipality located in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs. It is bounded in the west by the parklands…
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Council adopts fit for future initiative
The City of Ryde has endorsed the implementation of a range of actions to proactively respond to the Minister for Local Government’s ‘Fit for the…
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Cashing in on events
Sunshine Coast businesses are making the most of their opportunity to capitalise on the region’s reputation as a leading destination for major events. An initiative…
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Searching for Gallipoli connections
Murwillumbah’s Returned Services League sub branch is searching for Tweed residents who have relatives involved in the Gallipoli landing, for a special centenary commemoration on…
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Peri Urban Councils seek a better deal
The Peri Urban Group of Rural Councils has called on the Federal Government to direct funds towards improving the key roads and bridges along with…
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