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Celebrating cultural diversity in Kogarah
It was not unusual to spot roller blading Carmen Mirandas swishing through the streets of Kogarah in the lead up to the Sydney Olympics 2000.…
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Building supply chains to the world
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* National Accounts statistics show that Australia is enjoying one of the longest periods of growth in its history. But…
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Independents chair service review
In recognising the value of reviewing service delivery on an ongoing basis, Port Phillip Council recently appointed former Victorian State Auditor-General, Ches Baragwanath, and chair…
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Flood mitigation is a level playing field
When Holroyd City Council developed its Domain Creek Dual Water Quality and Flood Mitigation Project it incorporated the innovative use of a sports playing field…
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Best call centre a win for LG
It was a proud achievement for the City of Melbourne’s Hotline to be judged the best Victorian call centre in its class at the Australian…
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Jewell in Werribee’s crown
Refurbishing a 1960s style hall to fit the needs of a community at the start of the new millennium has resulted in a number of…
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No longer out of sight and out of mind
Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth. We are constantly reminded of the pressures imposed on our water resources and their related ecosystems. In…
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The Clean Seas Program
The Commonwealth’s Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) supports the Clean Seas Program (CSP) with over $40m funding. The program encourages changes in conventional water management to…
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Urban Stormwater Initiative
Many young Australians participating in this years’s World Environment Day celebrations in Adelaide voiced the ‘need to do more for our environment’. On the same…
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Townsville leads on reef protection
Improving stormwater quality from tropical catchments draining into the Great Barrier Reef is a major challenge. The Commonwealth Government’s Clean Seas Program and Urban Stormwater…
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Not a drop goes to waste
Hobart’s Brighton district has transformed itself. Once shunned, the district now attracts new residents and businesses largely due to a range of environmental projects. Prior…
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Wastewater creates a valuable oil
Through an innovative approach to wastewater management, Shoalhaven City Council is contributing to cleaner coastal waters. The Northern Region Reclaimed Water Management Scheme will be…
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