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City of quality and diversity
The recently launched City Plan for Victoria’s Stonnington City Council will build a combined future for the former inner urban municipalities of Malvern and Prahran.…
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Partnerships the way ahead
The New South Wales Local Government Association staged its Annual Conference at Coffs Harbour from 17-20 October. Attracting more than 600 delegates from across the…
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Recognising self improvement
Established in 1945, the prestigious Bluett Awards recognise the pioneering contribution to Local Government in New South Wales by Albert Bluett . Albert Bluett served…
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Motorola Two Way Rental Finance Plan
The Two Way Radio Division of Motorola is offering its’ customers a new approach to financing their mobile business communications needs. By signing up to…
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Building innovation into contracts
“A major advantage flowing from the increase of contracting out road maintenance is that Councils are no longer locked into the same old practices and…
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Spring in the valley
Each Spring, Derwent Valley highlights its scenic attractions which help draw thousands of people to Tasmania. ‘Spring in the Valley Festival’, an initiative of Derwent…
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Landmark of Australian democracy
A $4.2 million Centre celebrating one of the most significant events in Australia’s history was opened earlier this year. The Eureka Stockade Centre, developed by…
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Traineeships link surf to snow
Victoria’s Surf Coast Shire has launched an innovative scheme to overcome seasonal variations in economic activity in the Shire and reduce local youth unemployment. Under…
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Planning regional tourism accommodation
The Tourism Task Force has recently published a two-part guide for Councillors and developers considering future regional tourism accommodation development. Part 1 of the study,…
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Managing a diversity of interests
From the centre of Melbourne the Dandenong Ranges can be viewed as an ever present, inviting green backdrop to metropolitan life. Melburnians regard it with…
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Council goes ‘on the road’
With residents and businesses scattered over 2,500 square kilometres, the newly elected Council at Yarra Ranges soon recognised the need to develop a comprehensive communication…
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Governing diversity brings unity
“One of the best things about the creation of the Yarra Ranges Shire was the strengthening of this area’s common identity,” said Chief Executive Officer,…