News
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GIS aids growth planning
State of the art technology has been applied in an innovative way by the City of Whittlesea to create the first draft of a master…
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30 year strategic plan for a growing community
Looking to a 30 year horizon, the City of Whittlesea has unveiled a strategic plan for the delivery of human services. Director Community Services, Ruth…
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Thomastown Library creates a community hub
Creating community hubs around libraries is a key part of the City of Whittlesea’s commitment to building strong, sustainable and connected communities. As part of…
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A conference on community and leisure facilities – August 2005
Better Facilities – Stronger Communities, a conference focusing on community and leisure facilities, is to be held on 15 and 16 August 2005 at the…
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Many accolades for Victoria’s newest public golf course
The acclaimed and award winning Growling Frog Golf Course is a testament to the staff at the City of Whittlesea. “Using internal staff resources has…
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Innovative shot in the arm for food manufacturing
In a groundbreaking initiative, the City of Whittlesea has formed a Food Industry Cluster to help build up this important industry sector. The Food Industry…
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Community House promotes dignity and independence
The innovative Greenbrook Community House in Epping is designed to meet the social needs of people with a disability. Council’s Access Planner, Angela Armstrong-Wright, said…
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Local Government takes key role in tsunami recovery
Local Governments across Australia have moved to quickly to raise funds for the tsunami crisis. The Australian Local Government Association has helped coordinate the fund…
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Armadale providing planning expertise in Sri Lanka
Western Australia’s Armadale City Council is providing much needed technical assistance and expertise to Sri Lanka’s tsunami devastated communities. The City of Armadale is paying…
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Editorial
Rising community expectations, trying to keep up with rapidly aging infrastructure, changing demographics placing additional burdens on Councils, cost shifting and unfunded mandates, the reasons…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Phyllis Miller, President of the New South…
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Citizenship ceremonies in record numbers
The nation now has 12,000 more Australian citizens thanks to ceremonies conducted by Local Governments across the country. Many Councils also used Australia Day to…
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