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Removing paper headaches from accounts payable
The Burke Shire in Queensland’s Gulf of Carpentaria may be one of the state’s most remote councils, but its team is thinking outside the box when it comes to innovation.
Regional collaboration drives tourism
Not-for-profit organisation Avon Tourism is seeking to build a competitive tourism industry for the seven shires within the Avon Valley region in Western Australia.
Slashing emissions
Moonee Valley City Council-operated buildings have gone
carbon neutral.
Lease signed for electric bus trial
Noosa Council has signed global bus manufacturer Higer Bus and Coach to provide the vehicles for an electric bus trial next year.
Measuring cultural impact
An innovative new tool is set to have a big impact on local government in South Australia.
Mining town to cultural hub
Mackay Regional Council is seeking to change its image as a mining region to be recognised as a culturally significant visitor destination.
Students learn on the job
Central Coast Council in New South Wales is granting young residents with valuable on-the-job training.
Entrepreneurial workshops tackle unemployment
The City of Mandurah – Western Australia’s largest regional council – is using an innovative entrepreneurial program to helps tackle the city’s high unemployment.
Innovation summits to drive economic growth
Redland City Council in South East Queensland is hosting a series of summits to investigate local innovation and encourage future leaders.
Planning on better customer service
Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria is further improving planning processes by introducing a dedicated pre-application service.