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Innovation Awards are on the Web
General information and guidelines for the 1998 National Awards for Innovation in Local Government are now available online. The 1998 Awards’ Web site tells you…
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The Australian Bush Today
Reversing the long term decline in the quality and extent of our native vegetation cover is among the most compelling and ambitious environmental challenges facing…
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Active Australia
Under the new participation framework of Active Australia the Australian Sports Commission’s Participation Division is developing many new partnerships with sport, education, health and local…
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President’s comment
Each edition we feature the views of a State Local Government Association President. The following is from Mayor Sue Smith, President Local Government Association of…
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Rethink on Tas restructure
Referenda conducted by a number of Tasmanian Councils earlier this year have led to a rethink on the current restructure program. With most polls resulting…
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Litter controls bring results
A concerted anti litter campaign combining education, guidance and enforcement, has won high praise for the City of Whittlesea from the Victorian Environment Protection Authority.…
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Revamp for industrial heritage site
Some of Australia’s earliest industrial history has been recaptured in an engineering project that combines heritage values, engineering skills and environmental management. Involving the City…
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Forward thinking asset management
Addressing delegates at the Innovations Session of the National Assembly of Local Government held in Canberra last year, John Howard from Tasmania’s Devonport City Council…
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A model for infrastructure planning
Wollongong Council has embarked upon an extensive planning process involving a multi million dollar development. Ultimately intended to house up to 60,000 people, it will…
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When ‘Fido’ has to go
Man’s best friend has proven to be an ongoing problem for Councils responsible for dealing with the public nuisance dogs can create. Considerable resources are…
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Moreland leads on governance
“Moreland Council is the government of Moreland and provides dynamic leadership for the diverse Moreland community,” says the current Mayor, Councillor Anthony Helou. Councillors elected…
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Language Link
In a city where almost one third of the population has a first language other than English, for local governments to be fully inclusive, communicating…
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