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WALGA achieves major win for planning and development bill
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) has achieved a major win for its member Councils on the Government’s Planning and Development Bill. The State…
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Ecological sustainability a priority for Dorset
Dorset Council in Tasmania has already blazed some trails with its Sustainable Development Strategy and it has taken the concept further with its statement on…
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Independence, opportunity and trust
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Central Government’s approach to pursuing public service improvement is based upon four key principles. These are: Recognition that…
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Returns all round from mulching
Alice Springs has produced more than 8,000 cubic metres of high grade mulch since a new green waste processing facility opened at the Alice Springs…
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New environmental power system for Aquatic Centre
Featuring a new environmentally friendly source, the final designs of the $17.5 million Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre in Melbourne’s western suburbs were put on public display…
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Best practice in business papers
It seems that everyone is being asked to do more with less these days, so it’s important to find that extra edge. InfoCouncil is a…
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New England Smart Communities Project
Citizens in Uralla now have the opportunity to connect to broadband following an innovative project by their Council. Uralla Shire Council has become the anchor…
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Inaugural Australasian Technology and Innovation Expo (TIE)
The Local Government Association Queensland (LGAQ) will present the first premier Technology & Innovation Expo (TIE) on 1–3 December 2004 at the Gold Coast Convention…
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Managing compliance
Many organisations are reeling over the uncertainty and confusion surrounding areas of corporate governance and compliance management. Most organisations are desperately trying to find out…
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Cooperative approach improves road safety
Rural Local Governments, as a roads authority, face the risk of being sued each time a car crash occurs on the public road network. Creating…
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CouncilConnect wins accolades
Not content with being a highly commended in the National Awards for Local Government, the Local Government Association of Tasmania’s CouncilConnect has just received another…
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Councils fighting tight budgets
By David Cains * Council average rates needs have blow out a further 30 per cent over the past three years, far exceeding the weakening…
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