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Snowy River leads best practice in waste management
Snowy River Shire Council’s Waste Manager, Sean Crowe, has been acknowledged by peers with an invitation to present to the Waste Expo, Management, Recycling &…
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Landfill gas management means a healthier environment
New methane gas disposal technology ensures Bundaberg Regional Council remains at the cutting edge of environmentally sustainable waste management initiatives. The gas flaring facility installed…
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Boosting business investment
The adoption of a new Business Investment Policy by Tweed Shire Council in June is already encouraging new investment in the Tweed. The policy provides…
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Future Directions – Penrith ‘transformers’ set to revamp urban space with one-year park installation
Using best practice tactical urbanism – short term action to create meaningful long term change – business, community and creatives have come on board for…
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Holroyd City Council joins Westmead Alliance
The recently announced Westmead Alliance of Parramatta’s major health and research institutions has received a welcome boost from neighbouring Holroyd City. Holroyd City Council Mayor…
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Outstanding project management rewarded
The Shire of Campaspe has won prestigious awards for two key community projects. Council’s work to refurbish the Echuca Wharf and build the Campaspe Regional…
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Council sacking raises concerns for democracy
The Victorian Local Government Association (VLGA) and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) have expressed disappointment at the removal of Wangaratta City Council by Victorian…
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Data at your fingertips
Have you checked out the Regional Australia Institute’s online index and interactive map [In]Sight yet? [In]Sight tracks the socioeconomic competitiveness of Australia’s 560 LGA regions.[In]Sight…
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Real life skills and fun
When Laura Denmeade applied for a Redland City Council traineeship last year, she never expected her role description would include feeding live crickets to frogs.…
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Website lists practical sustainable activities
Sunshine Coast residents keen to help themselves and the region become more sustainable can now pitch in via a new online resource. The Sustainable Sunshine…
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Regionwide connectivity boost
Scenic Rim Regional Council is investing $300,000 in 2013/14 to deliver a Wide Area Network project aimed at enhancing the level of service provided to…
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Funding to help biodiversity study
Eungella will be part of an international scientific study that will help monitor the impacts of climate change on the biodiversity of the picturesque national…
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