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Greater connection for Margaret River
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has just completed construction of two new sections of pathway within the townsite of Margaret River thanks to grant…
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Backseat books provide comfort
Police in Far North Queensland are working with libraries to collect and distribute books to children involved in traumatic events, providing them with a welcome…
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Coorong acts on reconciliation
Coorong District Council has taken another step towards its commitment to reconciliation through the development and launch of its first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) celebrated…
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AWRE returns to Sydney
As the premier business event for the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector, AWRE returns to the ICC Sydney on 24 – 25 August. AWRE…
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Census reveals multicultural Blacktown
National census data has confirmed that Blacktown City is the largest, and one of the most diverse and fastest-growing council areas in New South Wales.…
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National General Assembly attracts large numbers
More than 1,000 delegates from around Australia headed for Canberra for the 28th National General Assembly of Local Government (NGA). The event – the second…
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On the climate frontline
Greater cooperation between all tiers of government is needed as the Australia battles the effects of climate change according to the mayor of one of…
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Motions advocate change
Motions for policy change for major transmission network projects were adopted at major local government in June. The motions, submitted by Moorabool Shire Council to…
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Lasting change needed in carbon reduction
Ahead of the incoming Labor Government confirming its final ministry, the Carbon Market Institute (CMI) has released a Post-election Briefing Paper outlining the foundations required…
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Patnership benefits youth
The City of Busselton’s partnership with Rio Tinto continues to go from strength to strength, with Rio Tinto doubling its contribution to the Youth program…
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SA award nominations open
The Local Government Association of SA has opened nominations for this year’s prestigious Jim Hullick Award, which recognises public sector employees who demonstrate effective collaboration…
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Easy recycling for hard plastic
The unwanted plastic buckets, crates, washing baskets, bottle caps and lids, toys, DVD and CD cases of Hornsby Shire can soon start new lives as…
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