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During Knox’s early years, growth exceeded the provision of public transport and created long term problems for residents and Council. Director Service Planning, Ian Mann,…

Knox has received funding from Vicroads to commence a Road Safety Strategy for local thoroughfares. Manager Engineering Services Bruce Conboy said this project will differ…

As with any community where there is a large number of families, the issue of young people and drugs cannot be ignored. When a local…

While reports, surveys, data and statistics are all legitimate means to ascertain community values and aspirations, Knox has found one of the most agreeable ways…

Blessed with over 60 kilometres of bicycle tracks, Knox must have proved an ideal place to retire for Australia’s most famous cyclist, the late Sir…

The key to ensuring Knox’s future reflects residents’ and ratepayers’ wishes is ongoing community and staff consultation. Executive Adviser Elaine Sowerby said Knox’s integrated planning…

As ‘gaps’ in residential development have been gradually filled, development sites in Knox have become relatively scarce. However creative thinking can bring exciting new opportunities.…

Meeting in Newport, Wales, the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives (SOLACE) selected ‘Under New Management’ as the theme for its 1999 Annual Conference. In…

Telecommunications, Internet, Intranet and multimedia, all part and parcel of what is referred to as ‘the information age’, has certainly been the hallmark of the…

Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Mayor Brian Hurn OAM, President of the Local Government…

When Mosman City Council sent letters to all members of Australian Parliaments asking for stone contributions to its Federation Monument Project, the State Member for…

ALGA National General Assembly brings Councils together to cut greenhouse emissions Saving money on energy bills, cleaner air and more livable communities: these strong drivers…