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Adam Gilchrist’s Bellingen bronze
Former Australian test cricketer and captain Adam Gilchrist was the guest of honour at Bellingen Shire when he unveiled a commemorative bronze sculpture of himself.…
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RDA fund underwhelms – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
The first round of the feds’ $1 billion play in regional development got off to an inauspicious start last month, and there are lots of…
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Lake Fleet wins national award
Strong savings in fuel has led to Lake Macquarie City Council being awarded the 2011 Fleet Environment Award by the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA).…
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New library at Sunshine Coast Council
The Cooroy Library at Sunshine Coast Council needs to be seen to be believed. It’s a serious piece of modern architecture, built by the Sunshine…
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Councillor profiles
This month we feature two Councillors from New South Wales. Councillor Ian Tiley, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales Q. How long have you been…
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Mount Gambier librarian is a top achiever
The woman behind the transformation of Mount Gambier’s library into a vibrant community hub has been named one of South Australia’s top achievers in the…
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Make a difference in your region
Would you like to give something back to your community by developing and strengthening your region? Expressions of Interest for positions on Regional Development Australia…
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Teenage masterchefs for ‘YouthCook’
In Ashfield, young people are being urged to don an apron and get cooking as part of a special free ‘Youth Cook’ cooking class for…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the National General Assembly of Local Government held in Canberra, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Kokoda trek by Local Government leaders
Eleven Local Government CEOs and Senior Managers travelled to Papua New Guinea in August 2011 to test their physical and mental toughness by trekking the…
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Liberty swing brings enjoyment to wheelchair users
A fully accessible swing for children in wheelchairs is now being used in Campbelltown. The Liberty Swing complements existing playground equipment at Hallinan Park, and…
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Unley supports scooter mobility study
Mobility scooter use has become increasingly popular in Australia. Currently, researchers from Flinders University and the University of South Australia are conducting a study on…
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