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Freshwater wetlands set the standards
Townsville’s Fairfield Freshwater wetlands is setting a national standard, according to a recent report highlighting the performance and benefits of the natural reserve. The Environmental…
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Managing fire collection
Residents in Strathbogie Shire can now access roadside firewood collection permits with the season open from 1 September, 2022 to 30 November, 2022. Roadside Firewood…
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Modern recreational space opens
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun has officially declared the $16.5 million community and recreational hub at Phillips Park, Lurnea ready for play. “The redevelopment of Phillips…
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Big park for little people
Nambour residents large and small are in for a real treat when they see the next stage of Quota Memorial Park playground improvements – a…
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Entertaining crier a town hero
Casino’s much-loved ‘Town Crier’, Brenda Armfield, has been recognised for her support of Richmond Valley Shire events and tourism by being named a Local Tourism…
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Mainstay of local environmental programmes
City of Coffs Harbour introduced an Environmental Levy (EL) 24 years ago as a means of undertaking a wide range of environmental management works and…
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Library on the move
After 41 years, the Coonalpyn Library has moved to the Coonalpyn Community Hub. Following the Coonalpyn Primary School going into recess at the beginning of…
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Hall of fame drivers announced
Brisbane resident, Laszlo Bruzsa, was inducted into the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame at the 2022 National Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion, known as…
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Battle won but not war
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM has cautiously welcomed the NSW Government’s move to bring in regulations aimed at preventing the construction of large-scale energy…
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Logie-winning local government star retires
One of Tasmania’s most recognisable public figures has called time on a three decade-long political career. Launceston Councillor Jim Cox retired from public life at…
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Bootscootin economy boost
Australia’s biggest international country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD will return to Ipswich from 23 to 25 September, delivering superstar headliners and a massive boost…
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Blacktown recovers from flooding
Blacktown City Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM has paid tribute to the efforts of emergency services crews during the recent weather event while calling on all…