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Verging on success
Ku-ring-gai Council is offering practical help to residents who want to set up a ‘verge garden’ on their nature strip. As part of its Urban…
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Major award rings in new era for Bendigo
The City of Greater Bendigo has won a prestigious award for its staging of Richard Wagner’s epic opera the Ring Cycle at the Ulumbarra Theatre.…
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Award-winning council
City of Kwinana has proven a strong performer at recent awards ceremonies at both state and national level. The council picked up three awards in…
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Victoria addresses housing future
The Victorian State Government’s housing statement, together with the development of the new Plan for Victoria (replacing Plan Melbourne), offer a rare opportunity to put…
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Trial fitness program kicking goals
Find Your Fit Kwinana is a trial program that will connect people with group activities for free, to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. A…
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Inspirational women win big at awards
Inspirational and talented women from across NSW councils have been recognised for their accomplishments at the prestigious Ministers’ Awards for Women in Local Government. Now…
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From psychology to local government
This month Local Government Focus talks to Victor Harbor Mayor Dr Moira Jenkins. Tell us about your area: what makes your council special or different?…
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New name for garden honours late Queen
Roxborough Park Rose Garden, located within Alfred Henry Whaling Memorial Reserve, in Baulkham Hills, is getting a new name according The Hills, Council. It will…
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Choosing the right MBA
Not all MBAs are equal: choosing a Master of Business Administration that suits you An MBA – or Master of Business Administration – is often…
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Riverina Water update customer software
Infor®, the industry cloud company, announced Riverina Water’s deployment of their Infor CloudSuite Public Sector Customer and Billing modules as part of its ambitious digital…
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Committing to environmental sustainability
In the alpine hub of Cooma and its surrounds, a remarkable transformation is underway – one that involves not just waste disposal, but a commitment…
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Greenscaping the streetscape
The Town of Claremont’s parks and environment team has been hard at work keeping the streetscapes looking green by planting over 210 saplings across the…