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Rethink Waste
An exciting development accompanying the Banyule MRF is the on site, state of the art ‘Rethink Waste Wise Education Centre’. Effective and viable recycling is…
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E commerce high on Council agendas
By Barbara Grundy * According to a recent survey of all Australian Councils, the development of electronic commerce and online services will be a priority…
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Government goes for portable radio*
The new state of the art Tait Orca range of handportable radios are playing an important part in changing the way Government organisations and emergency…
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Consultative planning brings awards
Melbourne’s City of Port Phillip won no less than three awards and one commendation at the Victorian Division of the Royal Australian Planning Institute/Local Planning…
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Clever camera cleans up Brimbank
Melbourne’s Brimbank City Council is using a high tech infra red camera to quickly and safely check drainage pits and storm water drains for blockages.…
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New financial model a winner
A changed approach to budget preparation has streamlined the process of service planning and brought about a focus on strategic objectives at Newcastle City Council.…
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Strategic Partnerships
The Tasmanian Government has initiated Tasmania Together, a community driven social, environmental and economic plan, to guide the development of the State’s future. Partnership Agreements…
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Some early results
The first Councils to form Partnership Agreements with the State Government were Circular Head Council and Launceston City Council. Under its Agreement, Circular Head has…
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Developing the Agreements
At the outset protocol arrangements are agreed with each Council or group of Councils that are party to the negotiation of a single Agreement. These…
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Circular Head accepts the challenge
As the first Council to sign a Partnership Agreement with the State Government, Mayor Ross Hine believes that being a small Council, with a population…
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Clean and green niche markets
Council has engaged economic development consultant, Bruce Fasham, to work with its agriculture and horticulture sectors in sourcing products for the world marketplace. With extensive…
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Other cooperative initiatives
Discussions are currently underway with the State Government in regard to the future management of reserves and public land in Circular Head. Of specific interest…
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