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Brave new worlds
Local governments are increasingly adopting strategies and policies that incorporate social media, Web 2.0 and portable devices into the business of council, recognising the potential…
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Experience the high life
Four councils from the New England high country have joined forces, launching an ambitious campaign to draw tourists to the many and varied attractions of…
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Mackay invests in economic activities
The Mackay region is one of the fastest growing areas in Queensland and, to ensure the region continues to grow and prosper, the Mackay Regional…
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Setting a new WaterMarc
Banyule City Council has undertaken a massive regeneration of the Greensborough precinct, with the WaterMarc leisure and aquatic facility taking centre stage. Since opening in…
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Survey reveals a robust industry
The Daylesford & Macedon Ranges Regional Tourism Board Inc. has announced the latest visitor survey results, revealing an 11.4 percent increase in visitation across the…
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Future directions in tourism & economic development
In 2011, Esperance was chosen as one of nine Western Australian towns to participate in the State Government’s ‘SuperTowns’ program. With Western Australia’s population forecasted…
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Big plans for Broome’s Chinatown
The Broome community is being asked for its input into an extensive new strategy aimed at reinforcing Chinatown’s role as the historic and commercial heart…
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Beachside Scarborough gets major boost
The City of Stirling and Tourism WA have joined forces, signing a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the intent of working together to create…
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Council consults on vital precinct development
Liverpool City Council in New South Wales has worked closely with the local community in determining the future for the Carnes Hill Precinct, with positive…
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Editorial
With the year speeding to a close, councils are far from resting on their laurels. A heightened sense of positivity about local government’s role in…
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More than a museum
Since opening in 2011, Newcastle Museum has gone from strength to strength, gaining accolades for its sustainable design, its exhibitions, and the sensitive restoration of…
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President’s Comment – The bigger issues
President’s Comment In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. Our November issue features a comment from Councillor Bill McArthur,…
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