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Newcastle digs deep for trees
Local residents, students and City of Newcastle (CN) staff dug deep to plant more than 8000 native trees, shrubs and grasses as part of National…
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National Landcare Week returned
Landcare Australia proudly announced the annual return of Landcare Week (7-13 August), a heartfelt initiative celebrating the tireless efforts of everyday Australians. This annual campaign…
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Recovering the final 10 per cent
Turns out there is something to see: what ‘only 10 per cent left to recover’ looks like for local councils and communities Australia can be…
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National Tree Day
National Tree Day on Sunday 30 July proved to be a huge success in Benalla Rural City, with 23 volunteers planting more than 300 native…
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Burnie gets tough on anti social behaviour
Burnie City Council is very concerned about anti-social and criminal activities across its central business district. Businesses have been impacted and council’s own community assets…
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WALGA refutes minister’s claim
WALGA strongly refutes Planning, Housing, and Homelessness Minister John Carey’s recent assertions that local governments are stymying the delivery of housing, including community housing. WALGA…
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KIngborough floats a new idea
Kingborough Council has installed the first Floating Wetlands stormwater treatment system in Tasmania. Mayor, Paula Wriedt, said with the development of Kingston Park and the…
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Early literacy boost
Macquarie Regional Library is committed to boosting early literacy in the local community following a report from The Insight Centre for NSW Public Libraries that…
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Strengthening sister city relationships
Northern Beaches Council is strengthening its Sister City relationship with Brewarrina Shire Council in north-west New South Wales and exploring new ways to support the…
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New chief executive and award winners
The board of Local Government New South Wales (LGNSW) has appointed a new chief executive. Following a strong recruitment round, David Reynolds joins the peak…
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STI testing machine trial
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) test vending machines have been introduced for the first time in regional Victoria, providing accessible and affordable sexual health services to…
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The Round set to open its doors
The Round has announced its debut season, Home, and red carpet opening night, with a mini season of theatre and music to welcome City of…