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CSIRO opens $23m vaccine lab
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Cycling infrastructure becomes economic imperative
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Council projects retrofit unused urban space as SkyParks
Planning authorities need to focus on repurposing existing urban spaces rather than constructing new buildings if they want to create sustainable cities.

Barilaro says public service process ‘gave me cover’
John Barilaro says going through a public service recruitment process for a plum NY trade job gave him “cover” against accusations his appointment was dodgy.

TfNSW seeks expressions of interest for automated bus trial
TfNSW is seeking expression of interest from local and international businesses to participate in an on-road trial of automated buses.

Voting opens for national local government awards
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