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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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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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