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Paynesville’s Esplanade blitz
The Paynesville Esplanade Blitz was a one off project to give this East Gippsland town centre a unique facelift and promote community pride in the…
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Coolgrass*
Australia’s first synthetic sports field that complies with international standards for AFL football, Cricket Australia and world soccer body FIFA is also the coolest field…
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Economic Development Community recognises excellence in best practice
New South Wales Small Business Minister Frank Terenzini launched Economic Development Australia’s (EDA) National Awards for Excellence in Economic Development at a reception at the…
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Volunteer knowledge boosts local tourism
In September Visitor Information Centre volunteers from around the Maranoa region came together in Roma to explore the town’s major tourist attractions. The town of…
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Mackay capitalising on opportunities
Located in north Queensland, Mackay Regional Council is capitalising on the host of positive population, investment and development statistics it has yielded this financial year,…
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Alice Springs Masters
Alice Springs Town Council recently hosted the Alice Springs Masters Games, with Council staff and Alderman joining in the events. Staged biennially since the early…
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Tourism flourishes in Sutherland
Sutherland Shire has been chosen to host the New South Wales Local Government and Shires Association 2011 Tourism Conference. Sutherland Mayor Lorraine Kelly said hosting…
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Economic participation in remote areas
On 1 July the Cooperative Research Centre for Remote Economic Participation (CRC-REP) commenced operations. Its key role is to find new ways to overcome the…
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Australia’s latest national surfing reserve
Manly and Freshwater surf beaches on Sydney’s Northern Beaches were formally declared Australia’s latest National Surfing Reserve at a dedication ceremony on 25 September. New…
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Claremont gets a facelift
Claremont Council has revitalised one of its under utilised and run down precincts through its North East Precinct Redevelopment Project. Located in metropolitan Perth and…
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Promoting sustainable business practices
Ku-ring-gai, North Sydney and Willoughby City Councils’ Better Business Partnership (BBP) was officially launched with two sustainability events held in October. The Better Business…
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Unley open for business
Located directly south of Adelaide CBD, the City of Unley has refreshed its approach to attract investment and to make Unley the place to do…




