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The new Administration Centre has met both the current and future needs of Council staff and the community. At the same time, it has enabled…

While it might be tempting for residents and visitors to Cairns to while away hours on the pristine beaches, visit the reef or tour the…

In Cairns, as elsewhere, the fear for one’s safety and the idea that crime is on the increase is not always matched by reality. An…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…