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Thank you!
The International Greenkeepers were lucky enough to be invited to promote our industry to the public at The National Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo this…
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Library reopens after revitalisation
The Stawell Library officially reopened its doors to the public this month, celebrating the completion of an extensive seven-month-long revitalisation project that has seen the…
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Cost proves high
For the fourth quarter in a row, ‘cost-of-living and personal debt’ has ranked as the leading cause of elevated distress and suicide risk amongst Australian…
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Hawkesbury River the lifeblood of the council
Local Government Focus catches up with Hawkesbury Mayor Sarah McMahon. Tell us about your area: What makes your council special or different? Our council area…
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Butler moves into State parliament
Liza Butler has resigned from her position as Councillor on Shoalhaven City Council, resulting in a casual vacancy on the council and prompting a count…
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drumMUSTER and ChemClear: working with local government to help reduce ag waste
Thanks to the 355 local government councils who host agricultural and veterinary chemical container sites, Australian property owners have diverted millions of tonnes of agricultural…
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Commonwealth Games benefits outlined
Regional Cities Victoria (RCV) have launched ‘The Winning Formula for Regional Victoria’, a document outlining the group’s priorities to ensure a lasting legacy is created…
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Links to the dinosaurs
Wollongong Botanic Garden has a new collection with links to the dinosaurs. Called cycads, they have been carefully relocated from the home of a private…
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Turning waste into energy is now a reality in Australia
Leading electricity and gas distributor Jemena has begun injecting renewable gas into its New South Wales gas network from the groundbreaking Malabar Biomethane Facility, co-funded…
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Mayor reaches donation milestone
Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks celebrated her 75th blood donation recently – contributing to saving a huge amount of lives. Cr Binks said…
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Water treatment for Delegate
Snowy Monaro Regional Council is in the design phase for the construction of a brand new water treatment plant for the village of Delegate on…
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Wandering goats a stormwater wonder
Three unclaimed goats have been put to work controlling weeds at one of Swan Hill Council’s retarding basins following a chance conversation between Council’s Regulatory…