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In May 2002, the City of Melbourne launched a new branding strategy centred on a dynamic and contemporary word logo designed to lift the city’s…

In just five years, the City of Melbourne’s population has grown from less than 40,000 to more than 52,000. In the year to 30 June…

The City of Melbourne is committed to creating a city community where young people participate, contribute and enjoy life in a safe and welcoming environment.…

In 2000, Melbourne was the first capital city in Australia and only the third worldwide to be recognised by the World Health Organisation as a…

The City of Melbourne is committed to being an environmentally responsible city and upholding its position as a leader in sustainability. The primary focus of…

To reinforce its leadership role in sustainable development and its commitment to the continued development of Melbourne as a sustainable and healthy urban environment, the…

The City of Melbourne has adopted the Zero Net Emissions Strategy, which aims to eradicate net greenhouse gas emissions across the municipality by 2020.By 2010,…

In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Sara Murray, President of the Local Government…

Geraldton is known as Sun City, the regional centre for the mid west, and the gateway to the Batavia coast. Now the port city has…

The launch of the Clean Up Australia Day campaign in Victoria was kick started on 30 January at Melbourne’s recently opened Federation Square. Clean Up…

A new program developed by Rockhampton City Council in Queensland aims to reduce the chance of neighbourhood disputes occurring. The Rockhampton Neighbourhood Program, due to…

The Good Oil by Rod Brown * We live in Kambah, on the south west edge of Canberra, overlooking the Brindabella Ranges. The Murrumbidgee River…