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Council ordered to pay back $36m state grant
A Sydney council must pay back a $36 million state grant after failing to deliver on plans to build a park, the government says.
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WA wetlands trial targets plastic in waterways
WA will trial floating rubbish bins at an urban wetland in Perth to reduce plastic waste in the state's waterways.
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Remote school principal rorted $500k of education funds
A former principal at one of the country’s most remote and disadvantaged schools rorted $500,000 of department money.
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NSW council staff eligible for paid vaccination leave
NSW local government staff from councils that have opted in to a special splinter award are eligible for special vaccination leave.
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CSIRO to lead international hydrogen collaboration program
CSIRO will lead a $5 million international program to develop Australia’s hydrogen capabilities.
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Council collaboration targets sustainable development
A collaboration of Victorian councils has launched a bid to embed zero-carbon targets into state planning law.
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Tas makes strides on female board membership
Tasmania is on track to achieve 50 per cent women on government boards for the first time in its history.
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In-depthAPS hybrid work is here to stay, report finds
Hybrid working is here to stay, and the benefits outweigh the negatives, according to a new report.
Research finds disconnect between apartment growth, transport
Research shows apartment growth in in Melbourne is outstripping growth in public transport.
Research suggests urban green spaces more beneficial than thought
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EasyPark ANZ celebrates 10 years of making parking easy
They say ‘Time flies when you are enjoying yourself.’ As EasyPark celebrates 10 years since the App first went live in Australia, attention has already turned to what the next decade will bring.
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A Queensland Council is using smart technology to eliminate weeds that pop up in cracks on local footpaths.
Council’s leak detection team shows dogged determination
Central Coast Council has recruited a canine team trained by Sydney Water to sniff out leakages in its water and sewer network.
Council scoops prize at Architecture Awards
Blacktown City Council has been recognised for excellence in community development by the Australian Institute of Architects.
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