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Formerly unusable land to be freed up
New social housing will be delivered as promised and formerly unusable council land freed up for other uses after Noosa Council week approved “a once-in-a-generation…
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Preparing for everything
Shire of Murray Community Emergency Services Coordinator, Nicole Stevens, oversees the Shire’s response, recovery, preparedness and prevention before, during and after an emergency. A role…
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Landcare wishes granted
Landcare Australia has announced the 26 recipients of the 2024 Landcare Australia Community Grants Program, with $300,000 being distributed throughout Australia for environmental volunteers to…
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Health journey a team effort
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Rates Officer Tony McGrath’s world changed in late June 2022. Tony suffered an aortic dissection and stroke while exercising at home…
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Bruce Highway action at last
The Albanese Government’s commitment of $7.2 billion towards the upgrade of the Bruce Highway is a very significant commitment to the Queensland and national economy.…
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Good employee health the key
The City of South Perth recognises that good employee health and wellbeing boosts workforce resilience and leads to increased productivity and the achievement of organisational…
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NSW housing plan may miss the mark
A “one-size-fits-all” approach to the housing crisis fails is a missed opportunity and fails to address community infrastructure needs according to NSW’s local government peak…
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Council supercharges road safety using AI
Potholes and broken pathways are reportedly responsible for nearly 40 percent of resident calls to local councils. That represents a lot of annoyed residents, and…
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From trash to treasured art
The votes are in – the People’s Choice Award winners for the Fraser Coast Council Waste to Art Competition have been announced, celebrating creativity, sustainability,…
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Country mayors commend Turley
The Country Mayors Association of NSW (CMA) Executive Board and members have thanked former Local Government NSW President Cr Darriea Turley AM for her service…
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Lismore library reopening three years after major flooding
Since the 2022 natural disaster, the Lismore Library has undergone extensive works to be reimagined and rebuilt, making it stronger and more flood resilient. Lismore…
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Broken Hill withdrawal forces change
Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller has taken over as president of Local Government of NSW after former president Darriea Turley AM became ineligible due to the…