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A decommissioned power station and an art festival without a home: the gamble that paid off
The boss of Placemaking NSW will talk about revinventing infrastructure from a bygone era at the Place Branding Australia Conference.
Council climate network signs first regional partnership
The Hunter JO is the first joint local government entity to enter into a regional climate partnership with the Cities Power Partnership.
New heads announced for NSW Planning, Transport
The NSW government has announced new permanent secretaries for the departments of planning, and transport.
Govt programs recognised for innovative use of GIS technology
Australian government agencies are using geospatial information technology to modernise services and operations.
Unions slap down proposal for public sector WFH pay cut
Unions have slammed a proposal for the salaries of people who work from home to be cut.
Queensland Council claims record in war against landfill
A regional Queensland council says investing in a new recycling facility has helped it cut landfill by 65 per cent.
Public Sector probity and ethics focus of new inquiry
Financial regulators ASIC, APRA and the ACCC will be the focus of an inquiry into public sector probity and ethics.
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The federal budget is a good and modest step forward to revitalise and expand essential infrastructure across the nation, with investment aimed at catalysing recovery from the pandemic's impacts while propelling future economic growth.
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APS 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
Reserachers have found another good reason to build more parks.
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EasyPark ANZ celebrates 10 years of making parking easy
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Council uses smart tech to zap footpath weeds
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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