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Commonwealth Games benefits outlined
Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) have launched ‘The Winning Formula for Regional Victoria’, a document outlining the group’s priorities to ensure a lasting legacy is created…
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Links to the dinosaurs
Wollongong Botanic Garden has a new collection with links to the dinosaurs. Called cycads, they have been carefully relocated from the home of a private…
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Turning waste into energy is now a reality in Australia
Leading electricity and gas distributor Jemena has begun injecting renewable gas into its New South Wales gas network from the groundbreaking Malabar Biomethane Facility, co-funded…
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Mayor reaches donation milestone
Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks celebrated her 75th blood donation recently – contributing to saving a huge amount of lives. Cr Binks said…
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Water treatment for Delegate
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is in the design phase for the construction of a brand new water treatment plant for the village of Delegate on…
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Wandering goats a stormwater wonder
Three unclaimed goats have been put to work controlling weeds at one of Swan Hill Council’s retarding basins following a chance conversation between Council’s Regulatory…
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New equipment arrives
Work to clear blocked drains across Golden Plains Shire will be fast tracked following the arrival of a new Komatsu PC78 excavator. The council established…
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Acting deputy mayor elected for Launceston
City of Launceston Councillor Andrea Dawkins was elected as Acting Deputy Mayor in late May Council meeting, following a vote around the council table. Councillor…
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Partnership creates community space
A previously under-used space in Manning is getting an important makeover to create a new community space with benefits for the environment, wildlife habitat and…
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Grigsby to lead MAV
Following an exhaustive national recruitment process, Kelly Grigsby will be the next Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Association of Victoria. Ms Grigsby has extensive…
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Key decision makers tackle issues
Australia is waste deep in a resource recovery crisis and there’s never been a more urgent time for the Resource Recovery sector to come together.…
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WALGA welcome new appointment
The appointment of David Michael MLA as new Local Government Minister has been welcomed by WALGA President Cr Karen Chappel. Minister Michael brings considerable experience…