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Living well: developing aged friendly communities
Like most developed countries, Australia has an ageing population and a negative stigma attached to nursing homes. People are delaying the move to institutions, on…
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Future directions in community services
An interview with Phillipa Major, Acting CEO and Director Corporate and Community Services, MacDonnell Shire Council, Northern Territory It is often acknowledged that Local Government…
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Using pets to create healthy communities
With 63 per cent of Australian households estimated to have some type of pet, it is safe to say Australia is a nation of pet…
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BrowseAloud
While the internet is a great tool for those who can read, accessing information on screen can be a formidable experience for many people. In…
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New city plan sets healthy goals for Logan
Logan City Council is demonstrating that public health is a number one priority with the establishment of a community health action plan. Health and Regulatory…
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Boroondara plans community garden for popular reserve
In planning for the redevelopment of one of its reserves, Boroondara City Council in Melbourne’s east has earmarked a place for a community garden. The…
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Midnight Basketball a slam dunk for Geraldton-Greenough
The City of Geraldton-Greenough in the midwest region of Western Australia is engaging young people and diverting them from potentially dangerous situations through its Midnight…
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Australian invention to catch graffiti vandals in the act*
Originating in Australia in the 1980s, E-Nose technology was developed by scientists at the CSIRO, the University of Sydney and UNSW. These pioneering scientists are…
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New Huon Valley pathway improves access to Franklin
Huon Valley Council recently completed stage three of a four phase project that will eventually result in a footpath snaking along the entire length of…
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Tea Tree Gully – looking after man’s best friend
Tails are a-wagging in the City of Tea Tree Gully, with Council recently having opened a third dog park. Located in metropolitan Adelaide, the City…
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Copenhagen style bicycle lane for Adelaide
Adelaide City Council is constructing a new bicycle lane in one of its main streets – Sturt Street. The lane is similar to those common…
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Partnerships help Queensland community stay fit and active
Southwest Queensland’s largest regional centre, Roma, is building a healthy and fit local community through Active Roma, an exciting partnership between Local, State and Federal…
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