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Local Government works towards future vision
The third Future of Local Government (FOLG) Summit was staged in Melbourne in June. Three frameworks were discussed and endorsed to help Councils across the…
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Local communities and sporting clubs benefit from Active After-school Communities program extension
The Active After-school Communities (AASC) program, developed by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), provides primary school aged children with access to free, structured physical activity…
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Youth lobbying sees skate park upgrades installed
Jabiru Town Council has used a Northern Territory Department of Sport and Recreation grant to upgrade its local skate park. Council used the $29,000 grant…
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Future directions in leisure, parks and gardens
An interview with Joel Johnson, Manager Trees, Parks and Aquatic Facilities, City of Sydney, New South Wales With a background in landscape architecture and an…
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Closing the generation gap is child’s play in Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay City Council and the TLC Aged Care Marina facility have joined forces to create Hobsons Bay’s first ever ‘intergenerational playgroup’. This innovative program…
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Aquatic centre vision fulfilled in Alice Springs
Following the announcement of a $4 million commitment by Federal Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, Alice Springs Town Council’s vision…
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Macedon Ranges equal access adventure playground*
Located an hour’s drive from Melbourne in Central Victoria, Macedon Ranges Shire recently completed the installation of an adventure playground for children of all abilities.…
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‘Heads up’ to Bendigo’s new pedestrian maps
Located in the exact geographic centre of Victoria, the City of Greater Bendigo is preparing to introduce a new world class pedestrian signage system throughout…
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Process overkill jeopardises community development initiatives
*By Allan McGill While all spheres of government realise the need for process, far too often process can take control of what was well intentioned…
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Using DNA to track down dangerous dogs
In June the City of Port Phillip began trialing a new DNA dog attack kit that enables animal management officers, livestock owners and police investigators…
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Hurstville golf course takes new direction
Hurstville City Council is currently developing a management plan for its golf course to ensure it is used to its full potential. Council has engaged…
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Hello, neighbour!
From 26 May to 3 June, Manly Council, located on Sydney’s north shore, encouraged residents to give their support to a new Sydney wide community…
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