News
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Growing regions
The Federal Government’s new $600 million Growing Regions Program is now open for expressions of interest. It provides grants of between $500,000 and $15 million…
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Mapping ecosystems
Sunshine Coast Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast have joined forces to create a “world-first” ecosystem function mapping resource that anyone can use,…
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Team Moreton Bay working together
LG Focus catches up with Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery this month. What is your proudest career accomplishment? I pride myself on being a Mayor…
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Outreach urgent in Byron as street numbers rise
Homelessness outreach is considered urgent on the Northern Rivers with Byron Shire’s street count numbers now the highest in NSW. The annual NSW Street Count…
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Moreton Bay comes of age
The Moreton Bay Region will soon undergo a classification change to become known as Moreton Bay City. In order for a local government area to…
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Digital walking trail shows Warwick heritage
A new Warwick digital CBD Heritage Walking Trail on the Southern Downs Regional Council’s official destination app is set to showcase the town’s heritage. As…
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South Australia leads home building
South Australia has topped the HIA Housing Scorecard aimed at increasing the housing supply, according to the group’s chief economist Tim Reardon. The HIA Housing…
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Cutting edge solution for cutting grass
A remote-controlled robotic lawn mower is rolling out in Warrnambool. The first of its kind in the city, it will be used to mow areas…
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Community sparks garden makeover
The gardens of the Guyra Civic Administration Building will soon receive a fresh makeover thanks to a project initiated by the Guyra and Community Progress…
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Auction goes swimmingly
From school playground additions to bins turned into pot plants, there’s a wide range of ways locals have repurposed items salvaged from the Grafton Olympic…
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Mayors roundtable forum needed
Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos is calling for a mayors’ roundtable with NSW Premier Chris Minns as a forum to factor in both local challenges and…
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More yarning, less writing
Roper Gulf Regional Council would like to congratulate the ten individuals who graduated from their Certificate III in Community Services studies at the beginning of…