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Fremantle car share initiative saves money and the environment
The City of Fremantle has launched a new car share program, providing local residents and businesses with the convenience of a car when they need…
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Masterplanning: overcoming the challenges
In developing a masterplan for the Cairns Botanic Gardens, Cairns Regional Council’s Senior Project Officer, Kathryn Johnson, said community consultation, early identification of potential issues,…
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Illegal dumping under investigation
With cases of illegal rubbish dumping on the rise, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield in metropolitan Adelaide has introduced a range of initiatives to…
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Dieback Hygiene Stations to benefit Armadale bushland
Western Australia’s City of Armadale is helping to protect its native bushland with the installation of 23 Dieback Hygiene Stations in major local reserves. Located…
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Integrated water management solution*
Bentley’s water product line of software provides water professionals with advanced engineering tools to map, plan, design, maintain, analyse, manage, and operate water distribution supply,…
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Pilot project makes beaches more user friendly for all
With a number of popular beaches located within close proximity of Perth’s CBD, three Local Governments have worked together to develop a series of best…
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Local Government FOCUS commits to sustainability
The Local Government FOCUS office recently engaged CarbonetiX to install fluoro mirror reflectors in its fluoroescent light fittings. The process, known as delamping, replaces one…
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Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre goes solar
Mitchell Shire Council in Central Victoria is leading by example, switching its Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre hot water to solar. Council engaged sustainable utility…
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New image builds unity for Fraser Coast
Fraser Coast Regional Council is using a multifaceted approach, incorporating strategic marketing and communications, to build unity and regional pride among its recently amalgamated residents.…
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Bendigo wins national urban design award for CBD
In September, the City of Greater Bendigo took out the prestigious 2008 Australian Award for Urban Design, recognising the transformation of its CBD over the…
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Coffs Harbour’s first solar building
Rigby House is to become the first solar powered public building in Coffs Harbour. A solar grid feed system to be installed on the roof…
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Improving donated asset information
With long term sustainability a primary goal for Local Government, effective lifecycle management of high value infrastructure assets has become increasingly important. Recognising this challenge,…
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