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Redland calls on the local community to save koalas
Queensland’s Redland Shire Council is calling on residents to share their views and experiences with koalas via an online survey. With a strong focus on…
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Future directions in tourism & economic development
An interview with Paul Martin, Economic Development Manager, Shire of Busselton, Western Australia As Economic Development Manager at the Shire of Busselton in Western Australia,…
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Award winning project proves the benefits of place based enterprise*
‘Our Town Our Future’ is an innovative and multi-award winning revitalisation strategy for Ingham in North Queensland. In 2005, Hinchinbrook Shire Council commissioned Vital Places…
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Balranald calendar assists endangered frog and promotes the Shire
Located in southwest New South Wales, Balranald Shire Council recently released its 2008 calendar, featuring the Southern Bell Frog. With 12 pictures drawn and coloured…
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New economic development model reaps rewards for Wagga Wagga
Wagga Wagga City Council in New South Wales has adopted a unique economic development model. Rather than using traditional inhouse or development corporation models, Council…
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On the street with the visitor Info-Pole*
The Info-Pole is the best way to display visitor information to passers by and get your visitor information out on the street. It has four…
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Time to move on investment hubs
The Good Oil * by Rod Brown An overseas colleague recently asked me where the main economic hubs were in Australia. She said she knew…
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Adelaide approves major boost in student accommodation
A $47 million plan to build 260 student apartments in the Adelaide CBD has been approved by Adelaide City Council’s Development Assessment Panel. Adelaide City…
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Hobart wins national marketing award
In October, Hobart City Council took out a national award at the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) Awards held in Sydney. The awards are presented to…
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Saving trees and minimising risk
Decaying and ageing trees can cause a number of problems for Councils – not least being the threat of death or serious injury, as well…
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Ningaloo Reef to get research centre
The Shire of Exmouth is working with the Gascoyne Development Commission (GDC) to establish a world class research facility for the Ningaloo Reef. Situated on…
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Port Augusta seeks mining boom answers
No one is sure what to expect from the rapid growth in the mining industry, which is becoming more evident in South Australia’s north. Regional…
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