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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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Synthetic Sports Surfaces: are they a credible alternative?*
The dual demands of encouraging sports participation and reducing water usage is creating a facility provision challenge across all spheres of government, sport and industry…
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Snapshot
Snapshot Mackay Regional Council was created on 15 March 2008 as part of the Queensland Government’s Local Government Reform Process. Comprising the former Sarina Shire,…
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PM gives his seal of approval
PM gives his seal of approval l-r: Mayor Col Meng, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, Federal Member for Dawson James Bidgood, Parliamentary Secretary for Water Dr…
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Message from Mayor Col Meng
Message from Mayor Col Meng With unspoilt coastal beaches, a safe family friendly swimming lagoon and a state of the art convention centre, the Mackay…
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New entertainment and convention centre makes business dealings a pleasure
New entertainment and convention centre makes business dealings a pleasure Rock sensation Jimmy Barnes (left), with Mayor Col Meng. In its opening two weeks, Prime…
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Infrastructure primes Mackay as the ultimate event hub
Infrastructure primes Mackay as the ultimate event hub Mackay Regional Council has launched itself as a top shelf player in the events arena, thanks largely…
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Gardens on show
Gardens on show Mackay’s Regional Botanic Gardens will be on show in October as over 300 delegates converge on the city for the 2009 Botanic…
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