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Earth Carers educating the community
Earth Carers is a community education program that aims to improve community knowledge and skills in waste minimisation at Local Government level. The program has…
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“We want our Council to take on sustainability and triple bottom line…but where do we start?”
by Andrew Wales * Sustainability, triple bottom line and state of the environment reporting – these terms are moving quickly into the everyday vocabulary of…
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Lifestyle and opportunity
Maroochy Shire is the largest and most central area of the Sunshine Coast. Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales are within easy…
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Thriving local economy
Maroochy Shire is the holiday destination for people who are attracted to this region’s beautiful landscape, climate and lifestyle. As one of Australia’s premier tourist…
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Councillors use 13 point plan to drive Maroochy forward
It’s an exciting time and a new era for Maroochy Shire as the community welcomes a new Council and Mayor who will guide the Shire…
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Focusing on the long term health of the Maroochy River
A major issue faced by not only Council but also the Maroochy community is the long term water quality and overall health of the Maroochy…
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Improving water quality
The Maroochy River pilot will provide an integrated and comprehensive approach to water quality improvement that is measurable and which can be used as a…
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Creating a long term vision for the Shire
Maroochy is poised at a critical point on its path to the future. There has never been a more important time to shape the Shire…
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Maroochy Shire initiates Sea Change Summit
Following a number of years of growth and development on the Sunshine Coast, and indeed many similar coastal areas around Australia, Maroochy Shire Council is…
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New planning framework goes out for consultation
The gloves come off as ALGA fights to protect the planning role of Councils and third party appeals A nationwide consultation program was rolled out…
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Editorial
The recent six to one decision by the High Court to deny Local Governments the right to rate communications giants Telstra and Optus is a…
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President’s Comments
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Clive Robartson, President of the Western Australian…
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