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Small community turns a dream into reality
Circular Head community’s method of turning a dream into the reality serves as a model for small rural and isolated communities across Australia. Circular Head…
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Youngest ever Mayor is new MAV President
The youngest Mayor in Victoria’s history is now the Municipal Association of Victoria’s President. Councillor Geoff Lake from Monash City Council was elected last month.…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we have interviewed two Councillors from Queensland. Councillor Mike Berwick, Mayor Douglas Shire, Queensland Q. How long have you been…
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ASG Merit Awards Program recognises excellent teachers
The inaugural program of ASG Community Merit Awards, presented in conjunction with Local Governments throughout Australia recognised 88 teachers in 2004. Complementing the ASG National…
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Councillors more trustworthy than politicians
Research commissioned by the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales has revealed that people have more trust in Councillors than in State…
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Interactive kiosk at Brimbank
In a groundbreaking first for Local Government in Victoria, a state of the art, custom designed and built interactive self service kiosk has been installed…
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Windproof ashtrays for outdoor diners *
Outdoor and kerbside eating is fast becoming a customer favourite, but one puff of wind can leave diners fuming with irritation, or worse, ashen faced.…
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The Blueprint for Building Better Communities
The major parties have been asked to support the needs of local communities with the launch of the Australian Local Government Association’s Blueprint for Building…
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11th National General Assembly of Local Government
Canberra 7–10 November 2004 Seize the moment – making the most of our opportunities The theme for the 2004 National General Assembly – Seize the…
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Giving new life to river
Kempsey Shire Council working with Nestlé has began rehabilitating and revegetating a section of Macleay River. This is possible due to Nestlé funding the project…
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Local Government Week in WA
With the theme One Voice, Western Australia Local Government Association (WALGA) held its Local Government Week Convention in Perth from 7–10 August 2004. Local Government…
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Nedlands wins national award for business excellence
The City of Nedlands in Western Australia has pulled off a David versus Goliath achievement to win the Australian Business Excellence Awards. The awards, regarded…
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