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Pool blanket to slash emissions
Greenhouse emissions generated at Maroondah City Council’s Ringwood Aquatic Centre (RAC) will be slashed by 280 tonnes a year following the recent installation of a…
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Innovative and creative playgrounds*
At Playspace we are always striving for creative excellence and innovation in the manufacture of our products. Our latest ranges include many different approaches to…
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Domestic violence – it’s not our game
Carpentaria Shire Council is receiving a myriad of accolades for its ground breaking and highly successful ‘Domestic Violence—it’s not our game’ campaign. Developed by Council…
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Status of 500 sports grounds available by SMS*
Having just implemented the BounceBack SMS service in their tenth council, the team from Blink Mobile Technologies are on a roll making sure councils all…
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Monash launches online economic profile
It is vital for councils to understand the economic role and function of their area and how this interacts with their residential and community services.…
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Youth mag hits the streets
In June, the first edition of Melton Shire Council’s quarterly youth magazine ‘No Restrictions’ was distributed to local students in years six through to 12.…
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Toowoomba installs second skate park
Toowoomba Regional Council in the Darling Downs region of Queensland is in the process of installing its second Skateramps Australia skate park. Council purchased a…
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Natural grass turfed to the kerb
In response to the ongoing drought, the District Council of Loxton Waikerie has installed synthetic grass in all median strips across the Waikerie township. Located…
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Shoalhaven tackles weeds
The New South Wales Threat Abatement Plan for Bitou Bush recently received a highly commended award for Australasia from the Society for Ecological Restoration International.…
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Flavours of the world in Sydney’s backyard
In July, more than 35,000 foodies from all over Sydney attended Bankstown Bites to enjoy the international culinary mix of locally prepared foods, which Bankstown…
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Look for the positives
The number of people ill and dying from swine flu in England is increasing. Chief Medical Officer for England, Sir Liam Donaldson, has told the…
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Stirling scoops customer service award
Western Australia’s City of Stirling was recently recognised at the 2009 Australian Telecommunications Awards (ATA) as the Western Australian Teleservices Centre of the Year in…
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