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Planning to suit everybody
Situated at the end of the eastern freeway amid tree lined streets and very large backyards, Whitehorse is ripe for medium density development &endash; or…
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Strategies for a new era
IMM to change its name to Local Government Managers Australia The Institute of Municipal Management’s 19th National Congress and Expo was staged in Melbourne on…
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Newcastle wins Management Challenge
Newcastle City Council has won the 2000 Australasian Active Learning Management Challenge. Representing New South Wales, the Newcastle team defeated seven other regional finalists from…
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In house training raises standard
Queensland’s Toowoomba City Council has gained funding for a further year of the Commonwealth’s Workplace English Language and Literacy (WELL) program. Normally the program runs…
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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 Peter Taylor, Acting President, Local Governance Association of…
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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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Rate rebate saves heritage area
The fragile ecosystem of far north Queensland’s rainforests is receiving vital help in the form of Voluntary Conservation Agreements developed by the Johnstone Shire Council.…
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Chemical free centre
In May, Alice Springs Town Council, in conjunction with the Department of Lands, Planning and Environment and the Department of Business and Industry &endash; Work…
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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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