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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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Forward thinking pays off
The City of Whittlesea is now entering an exciting and challenging phase of growth. With an extensive planning framework in place, Council’s vision for a…
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Growth area councils make a united front
With one in four Australians currently living in a metropolitan growth area, and that figure expected to rise to one in three in the next…
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Looking after our precious resource
Water is a major focus for Whittlesea Council. Its 2006 Sustainable Water Use Plan sets an ambitious goal to reduce relative potable water use by…
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Innovative water savings at golf course
In what is considered to be a first in the golf industry, Council is constructing a turf nursery and sub surface irrigation project at its…
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Sustaining sport during drought
The City of Whittlesea recently became home to Australia’s first ‘Soccer Real’ synthetic turf soccer pitch, enabling local clubs to continue playing sport during the…
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Jobs for a complete City
As one of the fastest growing municipalities in Melbourne, one local job per household is the ambitious goal for Whittlesea. With a rapidly increasing population,…
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Innovation in access
With a commitment to providing equitable access to all residents and visitors to the City, Council has installed innovative trail access gates in two highly…
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Community building
Council’s rural township of Whittlesea has experienced much activity in recent years, thanks to funding from the Victorian Government’s Community Building Initiative (CBI). Whittlesea is…
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