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Industry to reduce impacts
Public concern over the health of Gulf St Vincent has highlighted the impacts of pollutants flowing from the century old industrial zones in Port Adelaide.…
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Thumbs up for Moreton Bay clean up
South East Queensland’s Moreton Bay is one of three significant habitats for migratory wading birds in Queensland and is recognised internationally as a Ramsar site.…
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Mangroves: A solution to the wastewater problem?
Australia’s first constructed wetland using mangroves to clean up shrimp farm effluent is at Mission beach, in Northern Queensland. It is a project funded by…
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Sqid, not squid, outbreak in Lake Macquarie
Deforestation and urbanisation have created major water quality problems in Australia’s largest coastal lake on the Central Coast of NSW. Stormwater related problems in Lake…
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A ‘fishy’ problem no more
The Port Lincoln Wastewater Treatment Plant discharges its secondary treated effluent to local bays. Water pollution could pose a threat to eco tourism, export tuna…
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New look Focus for 2001
In October, Local Government Focus, commenced its 17th year of publication. January 2001 will also mark Focus’ 5th birthday as a national newspaper. Going from…
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Editorial
After regaining control of superannuation on behalf of NSW Councils just three years ago, the Local Government Superannuation Scheme is not only a recognised leader…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Chris Vardon, President New South Wales Shires Association.…
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Manningham tops in customers service
Manningham Council’s ongoing commitment to excellence in customer service has been further recognised at the Australian Customer Service Awards, by winning the National Award in…
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Five green ticks for Marion
The City of Marion has recognised the need to identify and manage the environmental aspects of its own activities by committing to the establishment of…
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Managing development disputes made easy
A major Interactive Conference on managing development and environmental disputes will be held at the Wentworth Hotel, Sydney on 2-3 April 2001. It will be…
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Managing Internet productivity
Local Councils, Government Departments and businesses alike, are recognising the ever increasing benefits of providing Internet access to employees. But Internet access can result in…
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