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Orange stones to Mosman
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…
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Global Warming: Local Action
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…
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Cork provides an ideal European base
The Republic of Ireland’s Cork County Council has 48 elected members serving a population of 280,000 people. Cork is the largest of Ireland’s 30 County…
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Tiger tales for tourists
Since the last identified member of the species was shot in the north west district of the State in 1931, controversy has surrounded the supposed…
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Dubbo celebrates 150 years
In November the City of Dubbo will celebrate its 150th anniversary in style with a large array of events designed to appeal to families and…
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Melton goes from strength to strength
Only 35 minutes travel time west of Melbourne’s CBD, the Shire of Melton is racing ahead with tourism and business developments in the region Recognised…
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Marketing a region
Armed with the slogan, ‘Europe wishes it had a region like Gippsland’, Economic Development Officers from Victoria’s South Gippsland, La Trobe, Wellington and Baw Baw…
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A City grows up
Nestled at the base of Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges, Knox became a City in 1969. For over three decades it experienced rapid residential and industrial growth.…
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Governing for Knox
Mayor Karin Orpen is enthusiastic about the City of Knox, its residents and its future. She said the people of Knox are eager participants in…
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On the way to Gold
Entering the Australian Quality Awards (AQA) for the first time in 1998, Knox easily skipped the foundation stage and took out the second stage at…
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Getting around becomes easier in Knox
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,…
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Changing people’s attitude to road safety
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…
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