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Keeping playgrounds safe using Digital Pens
Brisbane City Council is responsible for keeping its 2,229 playgrounds safe. Playgrounds can become unsafe through wear and tear or vandalism. Council’s playground inspectors conduct…
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Future directions in community services
An interview with Jane Frawley Manager Community Services Logan City Council Jane is President of Queensland Community Services Association, Queensland Social Planning Chapter Convenor for…
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PVC a better fencing alternative
While a traditional timber fence looks splendid once freshly installed, unfortunately being constantly exposed to the elements it does fall victim to the accelerated ageing…
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Corowa lagoon redevelopment project opened
Several months ago, Corowa’s iconic lagoon was at risk of being washed away, but that was before over 80 volunteers and business sponsors began to…
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Belgravia Leisure – a national leader in community leisure, sports and golf management
Belgravia Leisure manages over 75 diverse sports, aquatics and leisure venues across Australia with a truly national support network of offices and regional managers. It…
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Taree Recreation Centre Project recognised
Greater Taree City Council has been acknowledged for engineering excellence for its recent upgrade of the Taree Regional Recreation Centre. Council competed against 151 other…
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Volunteer approach to graffiti
Emily Post’s performance is based largely on what you don’t see, rather than what you do. Emily coordinates the efforts of a volunteer group dedicated…
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International Parks and Leisure conference in Fremantle – 18-21 September
18-21 September Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) is the key professional association that provides a broad range of services to members of the parks and…
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Nursery success at Whitehorse
Whitehorse Council’s nursery team’s dedication to ecologically sustainable horticulture led them to be named as the Best Government Nursery in Australia at the national 2011…
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Designing for the community*
Furphy’s Foundry has long been regarded as one of Australia’s leading street and park furniture manufacturers. The company also has a growing range of urban…
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New e-rostering for smart effective care
Horsham Rural City Council has introduced electronic mobile phone rostering for the Home and Community Care (HACC) department and its staff. The new HACC software…
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