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Randwick begins building renovations
Renovation works are now underway at the iconic Coogee Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) – the first project under Randwick City Council’s Buildings for our…
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All change
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* Now the comprehensive spending review has been announced, we start to get a real feel for the financial challenges…
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NSW Local Government leads the way with paid parental leave
A progressive new Industrial Award has been endorsed by the Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA), with NSW Local Government set to become…
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Bellingen’s 2010 Profile shows positive growth indicators
Each year Bellingen Shire Council produces an economic profile of the Shire designed to assist business and the community to gain an understanding and overview…
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Glenorchy residents see tourism benefits
A recent survey of Glenorchy residents has shown the municipality sees the benefits of tourism to the local economy, but recognises significant local development is…
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Cowra Entrepreneur Program targets agribusiness
With training starting on 28 October 2010, the fourth group of the Cowra Entrepreneur Program (CEP) predominantly targeted agricultural service businesses. This is the first…
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Future directions in tourism and economic development
An interview with Hank van Apeldoorn, Manager Economic Development, Balranald Shire Council, NSW With five rivers, two national parks and a World Heritage Area in…
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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,…





