News
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Leisure services double the fun
Since 1997, memberships at Hume’s leisure services facilities have doubled. This is thanks to an aggressive marketing campaign and the tailoring of services to suit…
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$2M changes the view
The biggest single program Hume has undertaken since its inception in 1994 is the City Improvement Program. When Hume developed its current Corporate Plan it…
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Economic growth
An emphasis on economic development is paying off in Hume. Currently boasting $317 million of commercial and industrial construction for the period 1997-1999, Hume has…
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Falls prevention for small business
A new program launched in October aims to fulfil two of Hume City Council’s highest priorities. The Small Business Falls Prevention Program further extends Council’s…
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‘In your face’ landfill education
The opening of a new system for extracting reusable material from the waste stream has brought a new direction in landfill education for Hume. Since…
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NSW LGA meets in Dubbo
In welcoming over 900 delegates to the 1999 NSW Local Government Association Annual Conference, Mayor Gerry Peacocke said Dubbo was an ideal location to host…
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Editorial
When Central Governments start talking about Compulsory Competitive Tendering (CCT) it is the element of ‘compulsory’ that immediately starts alarm bells ringing in Local Government.…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor John Jago, President Victorian Local Governance Association. There…
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Mosman proudly on world stage
Australian Local Government will be represented for the first time at the International City Managers Association (ICMA) Best Practice Symposium on Local Government Excellence. The…
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Walking in Whitehorse
As part of its campaign to provide a variety of leisure and fitness opportunities to local residents Melbourne’s Whitehorse City Council is launching ‘Walking in…
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Off and racing in Casey
The City of Casey has long been a home to quality racing. Each year, the Cranbourne Cup kicks off the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival. However,…
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Knowsley a service leader
Following a restructure of Local Government in Britain, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough was formed in 1974. It is one of five Councils in the Merseyside conurbation.…
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