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Are there enough pirates?
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* The day before writing this I was a pirate captain – hopefully no photos exist! The reason I was…
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Tough times, smart solutions
A record 530 delegates attended this year’s Local Government Association of New South Wales Conference in Tamworth to tackle the theme, ‘Tough Times, Smart Solutions’.…
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Doco highlights Tassie’s French connection
Following a visit by French television network Reseau France Outremer last December, Glamorgan Spring Bay Council in southeast Tasmania is now reaping the rewards of…
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Community celebrates TYTO Precinct opening
by Dan Hoban* Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Pino Giandomenico officially opened Stage One of the TYTO Precinct in recent celebrations held at the $10 million…
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Future directions in tourism and economic development
Regional collaboration, environmental consideration and maintaining strong relationships with both the community and tourism operators are key to the success of a strong tourism industry,…
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Triple bottom line governance vital for smart infrastructure*
Stage One of Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s TYTO Precinct is a hub of ‘smart infrastructure’, according to Robert Prestipino, Director of Vital Places. “That’s infrastructure which…
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“Why I Love Where I Live” – A regional case study from Central Darling Shire
by Stewart Kennedy, Brighton Road Marketing When Kym Fuller, Community and Economic Development Manager from Central Darling Shire, called me in 2008 to ask if…
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EDA national awards for 2009
Economic Development Australia (EDA) presented the 2009 Economic Development Awards at a gala dinner attended by 250 practitioners, held in Melbourne on 29 September. Attended…
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Free online business directory for Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Sydney’s three Northern Beaches councils – Manly, Pittwater and Warringah – are encouraging local businesses to sign up to a free online business directory. In October,…
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Is graffiti devaluing your area?
Unsightly graffiti can impact upon the vitality of town centres adversely affecting local businesses and tourism operators. At the neighbourhood level, damage to private residences,…
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Flavours of Macarthur showcased in new cookbook
Nutella pizza, Queen of Spain cupcakes and a rack of lamb in puff pastry are just some of the culinary delights unveiled in a new…
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Community arts display space in Redland
Redland City Mayor Melva Hobson has launched the Redland Performing Arts Centre’s Community Arts Display Space to celebrate arts within the Redland community. Speaking at…
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