News
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Gosnells wins the fight
The City of Gosnells in Western Australia has received two Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Certificates of Merit for its SafeCity Urban Design Strategy. The…
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Making rubbish light work
The City of Whittlesea, in Melbourne’s north, has developed a litter eating machine by adding its own snorkel vacuum system and litter catch cage to…
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Rental the secret
At the City of Casey, in Melbourne’s south east, the road maintenance unit has been expanding its business operations by relying more heavily on hired…
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Woollahra developers fined
Woollahra Council has successfully prosecuted three builders for water pollution offences under the New South Wales Protection of the Environment Act. The cases were heard…
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Without my car!
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * On 22 September 2002 over 1,400 towns and cities from 38 countries throughout Europe participated in the In…
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Palmerston pet plan
Dogs and residents in Darwin’s Palmerston City Council are living in harmony, thanks to several initiatives from Council’s volunteer Animal Management Committee. The Committee was…
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Paying by phone parking trial
The City of Subiaco, in collaboration with iTouch Australia Pty Ltd, is conducting a six month trial of a hi-tech parking payment system. The inner…
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International speakers heading
An impressive list of national and international speakers will lead what promises to be an excellent IPWEA 2003 National Conference in Hobart from 24-28 August.…
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The challenges of a
In just 20 years, Cairns has transformed itself from a regional sugar town to a vibrant international tourist destination. Cairns is one of Australia’s most…
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A new and exciting face
Officially opened by Queensland Premier, Peter Beattie, on 29 March, the multi million dollar Cairns Esplanade project has been five years in the making. “Our…
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Regional Playground
With funding from the Commonwealth Government, this exciting new playground and parkland will incorporate active, passive, interactive and educational facilities using a combination of catalogue…
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Cairns Works builds
Cairns Works is responsible for Council’s maintenance programs and construction projects. As such, it has been a key contributor to the City of Cairns taking…

