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Features
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...
Less is more: how pocket parks are enlivening urban centres
Stephanie Nestor Community Services, Council, Features, Parks, Recreation 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine As increased density in urban centres leads to low land availability, it...
Colouring the city: Wyndham’s decade-long public art plan
Tess Macallan Arts, Council, Features, Recreation 0By Tess Macallan, Journalist, Council Magazine As Australia’s cities and suburbs continue to expand and change, creating vibrant communities...
Championing circular economy: Sustainability Victoria Buy Recycled Champions’ sustainable procurement
Kody Cook Features, People, Sustainability, Waste Management 0By Kody Cook, Journalist, Council Magazine Sustainability Victoria (SV) has appointed 23 Buy Recycled Champions from 21 regional and...
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...
80 and still going strong: modernising Maryborough’s wastewater infrastructure
Kody Cook Features, News, Project, Water and Wastewater Treatment 0By Kody Cook, Journalist, Council Magazine Fraser Coast Regional Council has recently completed the modernisation of its 80-year old...
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...
Council collaboration develops proposal for carbon to ethanol plant
Steph Barker Environment and Sustainability, Features, Project, Renewable Energy 0By Steph Barker, Journalist, Council Magazine Working with member councils, industry, government agencies and other stakeholders, the Eastern Metropolitan...
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...
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...
Advocacy delivers new funding for affordable housing support
Council Journalist Features, Project, Urban Development, Urban Development, Welfare 0By Cr Linda Scott, President of the Australian Local Government Association In a major advocacy win for local government,...
Opinion: planning reform needed, let’s get it right
Council Journalist Features, Maintenance, People, Planning, Urban Development 0By Cr David Clark, President of the Municipal Association of Victoria Major planning reform is coming, and Victorian councils...
Townsville puts sustainable sensors to the test
Tess Macallan Civil Construction, Council In Focus, Features, Project, Smart Cities, Technology 0By Tess Macallan, Journalist, Council Magazine Australia’s climate is rapidly changing, giving rise to a significant amount of uncertainty...
Concerns and realities of CCTV: balancing privacy, safety, and freedom
Council Journalist Council In Focus, Features, Safety, Safety & Training, Technology, VIC, Welfare 0By Adam Mowlam, Manager Smart Cities, City of Greater Geelong Smart cities leverage technology and data to enhance livability,...
How City of Vincent is simplifying the approval journey for small businesses
Patricia Council In Focus, Features, Project, Smart Cities, Technology 0The City of Vincent – nestled in the suburbs of Perth – is committed to growing local businesses, unveiling...
Eureka! Award-nominated research improves water on the Central Coast
Stephanie Nestor Council In Focus, Drainage, Features, Maintenance, NSW, Project, Water 0By Stephanie Nestor, Assistant Editor, Council Magazine After a decade of poor quality, the water of Terrigal beach has...