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Keeping Gosnells in the shade
The alarming increase in the number of Australians suffering melanomas and other forms of skin cancer has particular meaning in Western Australia which enjoys a…
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EHOs no longer the enemy
In the absence of stricter legislative controls, Gosnells’ Environmental Health Officer, Harvy Walkerden, believes the FoodSafe program is the perfect way to ensure food hygiene…
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Engineering initiatives rewarded
Local Government engineers were acknowledged for their innovative approach at an award ceremony during the IPWEA (NSW Div) Conference. Once again Councils submitted a large…
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Editorial
While the Australian Local Government Association has welcomed some of the initiatives announced recently in the 2000-2001 Federal Budget, namely improved services to rural and…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Julie Hansen, President, Victorian Local Governance Association. The…
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National development – is it too hard?
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* The Commonwealth Budget handed down in May was a mixed bag – it showed signs of coming to grips…
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Taking the initiative
In recognition of the increasing importance of the Local Government sector in the area of developing sustainable communities, Australia’s premier educational institution, the Australian National…
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Check out cogeneration
Cogeneration is a great way for Local Governments to reduce energy costs. Energy bills are a significant part of the running costs of any Council.…
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Help on the way for furry friends
Tasmanian Local Government is set to spearhead a campaign to reduce the State’s roadkill. Evan Boardman, Environment Resources Officer with the Local Government Association of…
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Back in the black
After running a budget deficit which peaked at just under $9 million in 1997, Whitehorse is now on track to achieve a balanced budget in…
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It’s the small details that really count
Few Melbourne residents would be unfamiliar with the area encompassed by the City of Whitehorse. Its name derives from one of Melbourne’s most well known…
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Listening to the community
A history of working with a number of organisations to improve the lives of Whitehorse residents, and a commitment to seeing positive change, brought Whitehorse…
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