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Mitcham guides Local Government to create deafness friendly cities
South Australia’s City of Mitcham and Deaf SA have developed a series of guidelines aimed at assisting Local Government to create deafness friendly cities. In…
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Freeway fence goes to new heights
The Rabbit Proof Fence might be the longest fence in Australia, but the new Eastlink Freeway, which opened in Melbourne in June, now boasts Australia’s…
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Join in Anti Poverty Week
With one in ten Australians living below the poverty line, it is important to note that they are not all the same. People in poverty…
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All aboard for Wycheproof festival
Located in northwestern Victoria, Buloke Shire Council is celebrating 125 years of rail transport in its town of Wycheproof with a steam train journey and…
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All aboard for Wycheproof festival
Located in northwestern Victoria, Buloke Shire Council is celebrating 125 years of rail transport in its town of Wycheproof with a steam train journey and…
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Gain the edge: managing sport facilities and venues*
Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne was recently named the ‘world’s top city for sports events’ by London based consulting and research firm ArkSports. Building on…
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Campbelltown engages youth in local activities
South Australia’s Campbelltown City Council has developed an innovative program to overcome a perceived lack of recreational opportunities and age relevant things to do for…
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From mining town to community
In recent years, the former Duaringa Shire Council, which is now part of Central Highlands Regional Council in the Capricornia region of Queensland, implemented a…
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Peace of mind at the touch of a button*
Safety Link provides a reliable and efficient 24 hour national personal response service that links clients with family, friends or emergency services in times of…
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Measuring the performance of pools and leisure centres
Yardstick is a benchmarking project, focused on parks and recreation activities. It collects and compares a range of information relating to the provision of services,…
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Derwent Valley simulates road safety
Derwent Valley Council in southern Tasmania has developed an educational bike track for children, providing a long lasting facility for community enjoyment, exercise and education.…
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Alternative vehicle solutions*
With so many different brand names available in the market place today for electric golf car style vehicles it is very difficult to decide exactly…
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