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75th anniversary of NSW Library Act
Shoalhaven Libraries have joined facilities across the state in celebrating the 75th anniversary of free public libraries in New South Wales. To mark the event,…
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Councils more than roads and rubbish
Local Government Association of South Australia (LGASA) President Mayor David O’Loughlin has said that people need to get over the myth that Councils are only…
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Celebrating your hometown champions – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
Driving through France last year it was quite apparent that the rural towns are travelling quite well, at least relative to ours. The weekly markets…
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Sale of Civic Triangle
South Perth is set to gain a new landmark mixed-use development following the $27.31 million sale of the South Perth ‘Civic Triangle’ site. The site…
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Environmental winner
The City of Holdfast Bay has been announced as the South Australian State Winner of the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable City Awards for 2014. The…
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Award finalist
The Koala Connections program, a joint initiative between Tweed Shire Council and Byron Shire Council, is one of four finalists for a new Natural Environment…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Wagait Shire Council, NT
Rapidly evolving regionI have been an elected member of Wagait Shire Council since March 2012 and President since April 2014. Prior to becoming an elected…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Litchfield Council, NT
Tropical rural lifestyleLitchfield Municipality is situated on the outskirts of Darwin. It boasts a tropical rural lifestyle spread over 3,100 square kilometres. Home to just…
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Recognising Councils high achievers – This month from Balranald Shire Council, NSW
Aaron Drenovski is the General Manager of Balranald Shire Council in New South Wales, and was nominated by Councillor Steve O’Halloran. Aaron commenced his career…
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Recognising Councils high achievers – This month from North Sydney Council, NSW
North Sydney’s Strategic Planning Team was nominated by Councillor Zoe Baker for their innovative precinct strategic planning undertaken over the last four years. North Sydney…
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Parklet Pods
Skips redesigned as small outdoor dining areas for cafes are being trialed in central Geelong. The new ‘Parklet Pods’ are made off-site out of six-metre…
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WWI history brought to life
Coffs Harbour Library is displaying memorabilia commemorating the tragic story of a young Australian who was one of the first 500 to sign up as…









