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Home and Community Care Services benefit from federal grant
Home and Community Care (HACC) Services in Moorabool Shire in Victoria have been enhanced by a grant of more than $73,000 from the Federal Government.…
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Oval upgrade kicks off
The Colac Otway Shire Council in Victoria are celebrating the award of a $350,000 grant from the State Government towards a $750,000 upgrade of the…
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Mid Murray wins youth engagement award
Mid Murray Council in South Australia has gained national recognition for its innovative ‘Fun 4 YOUth’ program, winning the youth engagement and participation category in…
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Apprentice of the Year wins award for green skills
Apprentice of the Year, Ben Goodier, loves working outdoors and says that his four-year apprenticeship with The Hills Shire Council has provided him with ‘invaluable’…
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Outdoor Blitz Program sees instant results
Mitchell Shire Council in Victoria’s central region is basking in the success and positive community feedback from their new Outdoor Blitz Programs. For many large…
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Healthier Baw Baw
A project to develop and implement a municipal-wide physical activity and healthy eating initiative in Baw Baw Shire has been funded by the Commonwealth Department…
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New playground engages kids of all ages & abilities
An all-new, all-inclusive playground was recently opened at Koshigaya Park in Campbelltown in New South Wales, with a focus on accessibility and interactivity. According to…
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‘Pop-up’ library increases access
The City of Ballarat in Victoria has initiated a new mobile library service, making it easier for residents in outlying areas to access the range…
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Adopt-a-tree program creates greener streets
Green Your Street is a free program that aims to improve local streets and neighbourhoods through the planting of trees on nature strips, drawing on…
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Historic botanical gardens undergo major refurbishment
The completion of the $2.5 million refurbishment of the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens has been well worth the wait, with the funding and planning process beginning…
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Community at the heart of infrastructure plans
Melbourne’s fast-growing Docklands area now has a community garden, proving that inner city living and gardening aren’t mutually exclusive. The Docklands Community Garden was officially…
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DRILL 2012: ‘Drilling into the Future’
DRILL 2012: ‘Drilling into the Future’ is even bigger than Drill 2010, with more features, such as pre-conference workshops and seminars, more exhibitors, and an…
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