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Councillor profiles – This month from Queensland
A shire the size of TasmaniaI have had a long-running interest in community affairs, and joined the Council in the local government elections of 2012.…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Queensland
Why I’m a councillorWhen my daughter was at school she complained there was nothing for young people in Ipswich. It motivated me to run for…
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Positive start for green waste bins
Orange’s new green waste bins are being collected for the first time and there are positive signs the local community is quickly learning how to…
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Recognising Council’s high achievers – This month from South Australia
Craig was nominated as a high achiever by Charles Sturt Mayor Kristen Alexander for taking up the challenge as Acting General Manager, City Services shortly…
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Recognising Council’s high achievers – This month from South Australia
The City of Salisbury’s Healthy Communities Team consists of Healthy Communities Coordinator Cathie Graham and Healthy Communities Project Officer Jim Binder. They sit in the…
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Bark petitions still matter in West Arnhem Land
The flow-on effects of the Yirrkala bark petitions – the theme of NAIDOC week 2013 – remain relevant today, evidenced in the changing nature of…
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Tasmanian councils deliver excellence
Three Tasmanian councils have been recognised for their dedication to making a positive difference in their local communities at the Local Government Conference at Wrest…
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Don’t play renovation roulette
‘Betty’ the Asbestos Disease Research Institute (ADRI) House paid a special visit to Armidale as part of her maiden NSW regional tour to alert residents…
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Engaging children in decision-making
Melton City Council, together with several project partners, has developed an innovative resource for consulting with children. The Engaging Children in Decision Making Guide is…
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Making Randwick ‘dementia friendly’
Randwick City could soon become a little friendlier for people suffering from dementia under a potential partnership between Randwick City Council and Alzheimer’s Australia. Council…
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Councils oppose job provider decision
Cook Shire Council has thrown its full support behind Aurukun Shire Council in the fight to overturn a recent Federal Government decision to remove existing…
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Playground winning for Wollongong
The kids know Wollongong City Council’s regional playground at Thirroul is a winner and now everyone else does too, with the playground collecting the top…
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