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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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Home based business Virtual Campus
The City of Casey, in partnership with Chisholm Institute, has developed a Virtual Campus for home based businesses as a result of consultation with the…
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Staff education in KPIs at Holdfast Bay
Before undertaking a mid year review of its five year strategic plan, staff at Holdfast Bay Council in South Australia were trained in the use…
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Capacity building
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * In recognising the increasing challenges being faced by Councils, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister commissioned research…
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Council’s role in harness training
After a year of working closely with Melton Shire Council located on both the city fringe, the Bendigo Harness Racing Training Centre is about to…
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CPA’s Directors Register growing strongly
CPA Australia’s practical initiative to provide businesses with greater access to talent for key board and board committee positions continues to grow strongly. Launched to…
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SAFE approach at Marrickville
Linking the environment to employee health and safety is the focus of an innovative new management system at Marrickville Council in New South Wales. General…

