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Council workers go mobile using latest technology
Getting key information to and from field workers is a critical part of many Council operations. Whether it be details about equipment, work orders, inspections,…
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Something for the holidays
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * August is a time for holidays in England. Many in Local Government will be flying off to even…
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Grants program pulls strings
The Federal Government’s cultural grant program, Festivals Australia, has provided Bland Shire Council with $20,000 in funding. It will be used to bring Adelaide based…
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Turning up the heat on footpath trading
The growing popularity of alfresco dining and indoor smoking restrictions has led to a proliferation of outdoor heaters. Portable outdoor heaters have created the need…
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Future directions in community services
An interview with Mark Blackburn, Director Corporate and Community Services at Alice Springs Town Council. The town of Alice Springs was established in the late…
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Australian Sports Foundation gives $9.7m in grants
Wellington Shire Council, the Shire of Halls Creek, Swan Hill Rural City Council and the City of Port Lincoln have more in common than being…
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Children’s services awarded high accreditation
The Huon Valley outside school hours care program has recently undertaken its initial phase of accreditation assessment, resulting a high quality rating across all areas.…
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New skate park for Blackbutt
Queensland’s Nanango Shire is one of the latest Councils to install one of Skateramps Australia’s new range of potable and fixed skate ramps. Nanango is…
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Playgrounds to suit all needs *
Specialising in the entire project, from the play equipment to all site works, Playspace has been manufacturing playgrounds in Australia for ten years. Over this…
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Rural access to health services
Mid Murray, a rural Council in South Australia, is providing a service that larger regional and metropolitan Councils generally take for granted. Due to be…
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New Cable beach lifeguard
Western Australia’s Shire of Broome has appointed Tim Trew as a full time beach inspector and lifeguard at its popular Cable Beach. As one of…
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Waratah Wynyard celebrates civic pride
While every Tasmanian Council is obliged to prepare an annual report and hold an annual general meeting, Waratah Wynyard Council decided to do more. Council…
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