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Yarra Ranges was the first Local Government in Victoria to employ an Aboriginal Community Development Officer. “The Shire has a significant Koori community of 750…

Balancing the value of the natural environment with the need to minimise bushfire risk is a vital concern for the Shire of Yarra Ranges. While…

“We are very conscious that we provide recreation for greater Melbourne,” said John Ross, Corporate Manager Infrastructure and Leisure Services. While thousands of daily visitors…

While Yarra Ranges’ residents value their environment, how best to preserve it is a major issue for Council. Ian Gibb, Corporate Manager Planning and Environment,…

Shortly into the new Council’s first term tragedy struck Yarra Ranges when bushfires swept through the Dandenong Ranges. Widespread property damage and loss of life…

As Homebush Bay takes shape for the 2000 Olympics, this environmentally sensitive development is being described as an icon to rival the Sydney Harbour Bridge…

A number of organisations, both public and private sector, were in there vying for the recent Australian Customer Service Awards. They included BT Funds Management,…

Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Mayor Rosemary Craddock, President Local Government Association of…

Local Government in Western Australia recently had the opportunity to discuss the implications of a GST through a Tax Summit, titled ‘Taxation Reform: Back to…

In preparing for meeting National Competition Policy requirements, Queensland’s City of Logan recognised that data which had helped improve efficiency in its roads and drainage…

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…

1999 has been designated as the United Nation’s International Year of Older Persons (IYOP). The IYOP will provide an opportunity for government, business, the community…