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Bringing historic rail infrastructure back to life
Council Journalist Features, Mobility, Project, Recreation 0A monumental restoration effort has breathed new life into historic railway infrastructure in the Tweed Shire, with construction of...
Are your recreational facilities summer ready?
Council Journalist Public facilities, Safety & Training, Sponsored Editorial 0While the summer months bring the perfect weather for a day out at the beach, they also bring with...
Fusing art and engineering to create a unique playground
Council Journalist Civil Construction, Planning, Sponsored Editorial 0By Trevor Smith, Senior Principal Engineering Geologist, Tonkin + Taylor Art and engineering has united in Melbourne to create...
Revolutionising manhole asset management: SECA introduces ‘shutout’ to the Australian market
Council Journalist Asset Management, Safety & Training, Sponsored Editorial, Water 0In the realm of municipal infrastructure, where the challenges of underground maintenance are both numerous and complex, SECA has...
Clean water can make a huge difference when it comes to improving quality of life for communities. That’s why...
Biosolids gasification technology pioneered in City of Logan
Council Journalist Council, Features, Project, Sustainability, Waste Management 0Pioneering technology in the City of Logan is continuing to turn heads in the water and sustainability industries almost...
Exploring the frontlines: a glimpse into Australia’s water treatment heroes
Council Journalist Sponsored Editorial, Water, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0Coined as the ‘Sunburnt Country’, Australia is a continent where water scarcity and quality closely intertwine with environmental challenges....
Treating historical structures with efficiency and care
Council Journalist Asset Management, Maintenance, Sponsored Editorial 0Heritage and historical structures possess irreplaceable architectural and historical value, making their preservation a matter of cultural importance. When...
Early bushfire detection systems: their vital role for all levels of government
Council Journalist Disaster Management, Features 0By Dr Ehsan Noroozinejad, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University, and Dr Aso Hajirasouli, Department of Architecture, Western...
Building thriving communities, coupled with a dedication to community service, forms the fundamental principles of Australian local governments. Despite...
How satellite connectivity can support your council
Council Journalist Council, Sponsored Editorial, Technology 0In today’s interconnected world, reliable and efficient connectivity has become an absolute necessity for local governments. The Orion Satellite...
New standards are shaping the future of EV charging infrastructure – stay ahead of the curve!
Council Journalist Electric vehicles, Sponsored Editorial 0As we move towards a greener and more sustainable future, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly gaining...
Q&A: how Berrigan Shire council’s new mayor is connecting with community
Council Journalist Council, Features, People 0Council Magazine caught up with Berrigan Shire Council’s new Mayor, Julia Cornwell McKean, to discuss her work as the...
Choosing an electric solutions provider: what you need to know
Council Journalist Electric vehicles, Maintenance, Sponsored Editorial 0Seemingly a very new technology, many don’t know that electric vehicles actually have a long history dating back to...
Putting first aid first: early intervention and recovery
Council Journalist Safety & Training, Sponsored Editorial 0At Blackwoods, workplace safety is at the heart of everything we do. We work hard to ensure every one...
Landmark win: roads to recovery funding doubled to $1 billion per year
Council Journalist Council, Features, Road 0By Cr Linda Scott, President of the Australian Local Government Association In a landmark win for local communities and...
Timely wastewater screen checks help safeguard against El Nino environmental stresses
Council Journalist Project, Sponsored Editorial, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0By CST Wastewater Solutions Managing Director, Michael Bambridge Water and wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are going to have to...