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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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Embrace the bicycle revolution*
Bike riding has become a major transport option for an increasing number of people in Australia, and its importance as a recreational activity cannot be…
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LGE2013 – Local Government Executives National Conference, 5 – 8 March 2013*
Coffs Harbour City Council is to host the first ever conference specifically targeted at Council Directors. Directors/Executives from the Local Government sector (those that sit…
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Sportsturf – working for you*
SportsTurf Consultants (Aust.) Pty Ltd is the largest consultancy firm in Australia that practices specifically in the area of construction and management of turf surfaces.…
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Government policy tools that integrate economic, environmental and social goals*
The Australian Centre for Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) is partnering with ICLEI Oceania in a research project that ultimately aims to identify government policy…
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Positive partnering delivers excellent community outcomes*
Superlatives were flowing freely in praise of Logan City Council at the July launch and opening of the Mabel Park adiZone in Queensland – an…
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