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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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2007 National Economic Development Conference held in Sydney
Some 230 economic development practitioners from Local, State and Federal Governments, Area Consultative Committees and regional economic development organisations met in Sydney on Wednesday 31…
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Signboards improve access and awareness in Launceston
A joint signboard initiative by Launceston City Council and Cityprom is helping to reduce signage clutter in the City. Formed in 1988 as an agreement…
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Community initiative puts Northcliffe on the map
Covering more than 7,000 square kilometres, some 85 per cent of Manjimup Shire Council is National Park or State Forest. One of the Shire’s major…
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Arts funding for Councils and community groups*
Do you work for a local Council or community organisation that manages cultural exhibitions or events? If so, you may be eligible for Australian Government…
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ALGA’s election strategy: A 10 point plan
With speculation running rife about when the Federal election will be called, early in September the Australian Local Government Association launched its election strategy, ‘A…
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