News
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Seniors safe and independent
The issue of greatest concern for Gosnells residents, identified in community surveys, was personal safety. This was particularly the case with older residents. Although the…
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Out, about and together in Gosnells
The City of Gosnells runs various community programs to bring people out of their homes and come together in their neighbourhood. This gives people a…
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A place for youth
When Youth Officer Lisa May first proposed to create a Youth Centre in the Gosnells area she encountered some suspicion and fear. This was particularly…
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Cities for climate protection
Gosnells, along with its neighbouring City of Armadale and Shire of Serpentine- Jarrahdale, have been recognised with an award for their contribution to the reduction…
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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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