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Activating young ideas
Recognising that young people have a great deal to contribute to the community, Council provides a number of avenues for youth to explore and develop…
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High tech solutions
The potential faced by many organisations for lifts, security systems, telecommunications, airconditioning, computer systems and so forth failing with the calendar change to the new…
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Gardens in paradise
It may be difficult for readers in southern areas to imagine why there is a need for a Botanic Gardens in Cairns where lush tropical…
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Waste into profit
While households around the country are turning food scraps into compost for their gardens, it is often highly impractical for restaurants and other services where…
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Natural solutions for insect control
Not only are mosquitoes pesky creatures that can ruin an otherwise pleasant evening, they can spread diseases such as Malaria, Ross River Fever and Australian…
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NSW Managers shape their future
The NSW Division of the Institute of Municipal Management (IMM) staged its Annual Conference in Sydney from 27-29 July. Using the theme ‘It’s Our Future…
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Less than 500 days to go!
Popular sessions at the NSW IMM Annual Conference were those relating to the impact of the Year 2000 Bug. Tony Gates, Manager Year 2000 Compliance…
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Editorial
Intense lobbying over recent months by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and its member State and Territory LGAs has paid off with the announcement…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Peter Woods OAM is President,Local Government Association…
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NSW acknowledges management excellence
The innovative capacity of Local Government to achieve greater efficiency and provide better service delivery to their communities has been acknowledged by the 1998 NSW…
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Off again, on again Tas amalgamations
A successful Supreme Court action by three Tasmanian Councils, Devonport, Central Highlands and Southern Midlands, has resulted in the postponement of Council elections scheduled for…
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Whistle while you work
As people strive to be more efficient in a competitive work environment they often work longer hours, fret about their performance and forget to enjoy…
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