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Year of the great deluge confirmed
The Bureau of Meteorology’s annual climate data declares 2022 wetter and warmer than average for Australia with more serious climate emergencies expected this year. The…
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Citizenship ceremony change welcomed
Australia Day is changing for many localities and this is being reflected by the Federal Government and local councils across Australia. In December, the Federal…
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Fireworks, football and dancing ring in 2023
The West Arnhem community of Maningrida invested in welcoming the New Year on 31 December 2022 with a fireworks extravaganza and a culturally significant opening…
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LGNSW gears up for election time
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has released its Election Priorities for the 2023 NSW State Election, which detail the commitments that are required at State level…
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King Island and Ballarat – a fascinating alliance
A great story of collaboration is currently playing out on King Island. It involves six Ballarat horse trainers who’ve been taking regular holidays there over…
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QR codes to encourage interaction
After a five-year partnership, Snap Send Solve and Glen Eira City Council are collaborating on an innovative technology project that will improve how residents can…
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Forbes Council faces flooding challenge head-on
Whether it is determined to be permanent changes to global weather patterns, the fact Australia’s east coast is experiencing its third straight year of the…
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To turf or not to turf
With sport become more popular and the weather becoming more extreme, there has been an increased need to repair sporting facilities during and after the…
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Turtle tracking in Queensland
Her name is Bullumby, meaning “beautiful one’’, and she’s helping carry the survival hopes of her species. Onlookers enjoyed a unique experience at Buddina beach…
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Temora tourism boost through upgrade
Big plans are in the works for Temora’s Ambulance Museum thanks to the NSW Government’s Create NSW – Creative Capital Minor Works and Equipment Round…
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Awards continue for library
Gunnedah’s multi-award-winning Library has added to its accolades once again shining in two categories of this year’s NSW Public Association awards. The Library received an…
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Bin expansion to divert tonnes
Around 27,000 tonnes of green organics (prunings, grass clippings, leaves, palm fronds, small branches) will be diverted from landfill every year with the expansion of…