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Townsville wins State environment award
Townsville City Council is one of three Queensland finalists in the national 1999 Case Earth Awards to be judged in October. Townsville won the honour…
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Councils show leadership on GE food
At least two Councils, Waverley in NSW and Moreland in Victoria, have taken steps to address concerns about genetically engineered (GE) food. Their efforts follow…
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Lord Mayors agree on drug strategies
A recent meeting of the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCCLM) resulted in agreement on a range of drug strategies. Meeting in Melbourne on…
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Training for tourism
As might be expected, the most dynamic industry in the Flinders Ranges region is tourism. Several recent initiatives of Flinders Ranges Council aim to have…
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Mosman’s new approach to an old problem
In the early 90’s new ground was broken at Mosman Council in the corporate planning arena with the development of its strategic and business plan…
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Immunisation made easy
A recent rise in the incidence of communicable diseases, such as measles and whooping cough, has led to a nationwide rethink of immunisation programs. Clearly,…
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Territory grant supports community events
A grant of $51,500 from the Northern Territory Government will be used by Alice Springs Town Council to improve sporting facilities and part fund the…
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Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games
Local Government is increasingly embracing the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games as an opportunity to promote community spirit and pride in the achievements of the Australian…
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Council staff work for safe cities
Staff at Western Australia’s City of Gosnells are set to become monitors of community safety under a new scheme initiated by a frustrated ‘crime stopper’…
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Access Expo 99*
To be staged on 21-23 October 1999 at the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton, Access Expo 99 will provide a unique forum for the…
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Rangers assisted by Mutual Aid Agreement
Neighbouring Councils in the north eastern metropolitan area of Perth are set to benefit from a Mutual Aid Agreement. Kwinana, Rockingham, Armadale, Cockburn and Serpentine/Jarrahdale…
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Giving youth a voice
Recently, Queensland’s first Youth Speak Conference was held at Ormiston College. It brought together 35 young decision makers from South East Queensland Local Government, including…
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