Drones save time and money
A new initiative that will reduce costs and improve efficiencies at East Gippsland Shire Council has got off the ground – literally.
Community hub fit for all seasons
The tiny community of Adjungbilly – 60 kilometres from Gundagai in Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council – has a community hall that can now be used comfortably all year round, thanks to a grant from the Stronger Communities Fund.
Rolling on
The Shire of Esperance in Western Australia recently upgraded 60-year-old rollers and is improving the safety of the staff that operates them.
BMW leads with PHEV pricing parity*
BMW’s iPerformance range continues to grow with the arrival of the BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
Success granted
A ten-year Capital Works Program of Sunshine Coast Council is delivering key infrastructure projects and successfully leveraging grant funding.
Streamlining asset management workflows
Eighteen months ago Tablelands Regional Council in Queensland officers drew a line in the sand and looked to transform how the organisation delivered asset management.
Community input an asset
The City of Burnside in South Australia has dramatically increased community engagement and input on its asset management.
Harnessing people-power to manage facilities
An innovative partnership between Lake Macquarie City Council and the community is helping to deliver major upgrades to local community and sporting infrastructure.
Preserving cultural history
Glenelg Shire Council in southwest Victoria presides over a vast collection of historical artefacts – but maintaining it presents a challenge.
Men’s Shed restores historic gems
A Men’s Shed has collaborated with Hobsons Bay City Council in Victoria to help bring historic facilities back to their former glory.
No more wasted time at the tip
Cutting edge technology being used by Logan City Council in South East Queensland has made a trip to the tip so much easier for customers.
Exposure to wood good for the heart, the head and healing*
Planet Ark has completed a new report – Wood – Nature Inspired Design – which outlines the importance of connecting buildings with the natural world and how with ‘nature connected design’ (also called biophilic design) and using wood we can bring nature indoors and provide a healthier, happier environment
for all.
Roadmap for economic growth
Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted an economic framework that focuses on support for small businesses and methods to attract new investment to the South Australian community.
Re-sheeting and sustainability on unsealed roads*
The sustainability of unsealed roads is not just about the environment, it’s also about the ability to maintain service levels and cost efficiency.
Stormwater intelligence
Brimbank City Council in Victoria has developed and adopted the use of cutting edge technology, artificial intelligence and CCTV to monitor and maintain the ongoing maintenance of its stormwater pipe assets.
Roof upgrade saves thousands
A thermal insulation upgrade to the roof of the local entertainment and convention centre will save the Mackay Regional Council between $10,000 and $15,000 per year.
LED lighting to save millions
The Local Government Association (SA) is working towards transitioning councils to LED street lighting, with projections of saving South Australian communities up to $196 million over a twenty-year period.
Easy Guides make safety easy*
When James Tennant taught factory workers how to read and speak English, he noticed a problem.
Tropical urbanism scoops highest accolade
An award-winning collaborative study into tropical urbanism in Cairns has claimed the title of Australia’s Best Planning Idea – Small Project at the 2017 Planning Excellence Awards.
Drones save time and money
A new initiative that will reduce costs and improve efficiencies at East Gippsland Shire Council has got off the ground – literally.
Community hub fit for all seasons
The tiny community of Adjungbilly – 60 kilometres from Gundagai in Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council – has a community hall that can now be used comfortably all year round, thanks to a grant from the Stronger Communities Fund.
Rolling on
The Shire of Esperance in Western Australia recently upgraded 60-year-old rollers and is improving the safety of the staff that operates them.
BMW leads with PHEV pricing parity*
BMW’s iPerformance range continues to grow with the arrival of the BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
Success granted
A ten-year Capital Works Program of Sunshine Coast Council is delivering key infrastructure projects and successfully leveraging grant funding.
Streamlining asset management workflows
Eighteen months ago Tablelands Regional Council in Queensland officers drew a line in the sand and looked to transform how the organisation delivered asset management.
Community input an asset
The City of Burnside in South Australia has dramatically increased community engagement and input on its asset management.
Harnessing people-power to manage facilities
An innovative partnership between Lake Macquarie City Council and the community is helping to deliver major upgrades to local community and sporting infrastructure.
Preserving cultural history
Glenelg Shire Council in southwest Victoria presides over a vast collection of historical artefacts – but maintaining it presents a challenge.
Men’s Shed restores historic gems
A Men’s Shed has collaborated with Hobsons Bay City Council in Victoria to help bring historic facilities back to their former glory.
No more wasted time at the tip
Cutting edge technology being used by Logan City Council in South East Queensland has made a trip to the tip so much easier for customers.
Exposure to wood good for the heart, the head and healing*
Planet Ark has completed a new report – Wood – Nature Inspired Design – which outlines the importance of connecting buildings with the natural world and how with ‘nature connected design’ (also called biophilic design) and using wood we can bring nature indoors and provide a healthier, happier environment
for all.
Roadmap for economic growth
Tea Tree Gully Council has adopted an economic framework that focuses on support for small businesses and methods to attract new investment to the South Australian community.
Re-sheeting and sustainability on unsealed roads*
The sustainability of unsealed roads is not just about the environment, it’s also about the ability to maintain service levels and cost efficiency.
Stormwater intelligence
Brimbank City Council in Victoria has developed and adopted the use of cutting edge technology, artificial intelligence and CCTV to monitor and maintain the ongoing maintenance of its stormwater pipe assets.
Roof upgrade saves thousands
A thermal insulation upgrade to the roof of the local entertainment and convention centre will save the Mackay Regional Council between $10,000 and $15,000 per year.
LED lighting to save millions
The Local Government Association (SA) is working towards transitioning councils to LED street lighting, with projections of saving South Australian communities up to $196 million over a twenty-year period.
Easy Guides make safety easy*
When James Tennant taught factory workers how to read and speak English, he noticed a problem.
Tropical urbanism scoops highest accolade
An award-winning collaborative study into tropical urbanism in Cairns has claimed the title of Australia’s Best Planning Idea – Small Project at the 2017 Planning Excellence Awards.
