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Equine program changes lives
The Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes, in partnership with the Disability Services Commission (DSC) has developed and implemented an innovative program aimed at helping people with disabilities,…
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Commission of Audit…and the legacy of Timboon and Ballarat – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
The hot topic in Canberra at present is Joe Hockey’s Commission of Audit. Its mandate is to find major budget savings via ‘anything that is…
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Sod turning ceremony kicks off levee works
An official sod turning ceremony for the Stage 1 levee has marked a key milestone in the effort to increase flood protection for Roma residents…
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IPWEAQ Excellence Awards 2013
Projects Project Under $1 million – The Esk Pedestrian Bridge – Somerset Regional CouncilThe Esk Pedestrian Bridge is an essential element of the Brisbane Valley…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Victoria
Melbourne’s PlaygroundI was first elected to Council in November 2008. I have a strong passion for my local area, and the broader Mornington Peninsula. The…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Victoria
Facilitating changeI have been on Council since November 2005, this is my third term. Councils play a vital role in community development and set the…
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Transitions conference by Simon Ruppert
There was good news and mixed views at the Local Government Association South Australia (LGASA)’s bi-annual conference and AGM in Adelaide. The good news came…
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Merung Yukembruk Ngarigo Corroboree celebrates Indigenous heritage
Local Indigenous heritage was celebrated with song and dance in the Snowy Mountains in October. Snowy River Shire Council are proud to be involved in…
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Recognising Council’s high achievers – This month from New South Wales
He’s a familiar face on John Street, working to keep the Singleton CBD clean and beautiful, and earlier this year Graham ‘Shep’ Sheppard’s efforts were…
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Recognising Council’s high achievers – This month from New South Wales
The Community Development Team works with individuals and groups to improve opportunities and outcomes for community members. The team does this by assisting community groups…
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Social enterprise on the coast
With a growing interest in social and community enterprise on the Central Coast of NSW over the last few years, Wyong Shire Council is working…
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City of Melbourne’s partnership with Enviropoles gets results*
With approximately 880,000 people visiting City of Melbourne’s CBD everyday, the city relies on a strong cigarette litter management strategy. Enviropoles have been a driving…
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