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Gold Coast City’s economic future
The Gold Coast is faced with a challenge many young cities encounter – how to grow beyond traditional industries and transition to a mature economy…
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QANTAS-MONA partnership a good deal for Tasmania
The Lord Mayor of Hobart Alderman Damon Thomas has called a joint announcement by QANTAS and the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) a…
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Mentoring program helps develop rural councils
After just five months, participation in a mentoring program has produced tangible results for a Southern Grampians Shire Council staff member and the organisation as…
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Council staff join community volunteers for Graffiti Removal Day
Shoalhaven City Council staff joined community volunteers and Rotary Down Under members removing further vandalism within the Nowra CBD as part of Graffiti Removal Day…
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More apps for waste services in the cloud*
This year’s Resource and Wastes Management exhibition in Birmingham saw a major change in companies looking for new systems. In 2012 visitors were not sure…
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Ballarat to go global
The World Institute of Training and Research for the Asia Pacific Region’s Vice Director, Dr Ron van Oers, visited Ballarat in September to sign an…
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Great expectations: New brand to drive jobs, growth in Greater Hamilton*
Southern Grampians Shire Council has unveiled a striking new logo and name – Greater Hamilton – in a bold bid to arrest population decline and…
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Energy study brings power to the people
A number of households in Baw Baw Shire will participate in a two-year scientific study to monitor and reduce their energy consumption. Baw Baw Shire…
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Fremantle closes in on $1 billion of new development
Proving it’s not just the local AFL footy team boosting the port city’s fortunes, the City of Fremantle has compiled figures that show the current…
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Queensland Plan puts regional population growth back on the agenda
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has applauded the Newman Government’s move to encourage greater population growth in regions outside southeast Queensland. More than…
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New initiative to boost local economy
The Shire of Mt Marshall has implemented an innovative pilot program to encourage tourists to shop at local businesses. Visitors that stay at the Caravan…
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50th birthday celebrations
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) in Victoria celebrated its 50th birthday in style, with a reception at the Melbourne Town Hall on October…
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