News
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Local constitutional convention a winner
“In November 1997, Moreland successfully staged the first Local Constitutional Convention in Australia,” said Councillor Andrew Rowe. As the debate about an Australian republic builds…
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Faith leaders work together
Moreland’s culturally rich community includes devout members of many religions. Their presence provides a supportive focal point for people from many different ethnic backgrounds. In…
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A rich cultural mix
Having the second highest level of ethnic diversity in Melbourne, Moreland’s Multicultural Strategy is of key importance in embracing its non English speaking peoples. This…
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Promoting a thriving arts community
At the southern end of Sydney Road Brunswick is a flourishing arts community. “Council supports the arts throughout Moreland, and now has a major role…
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Park provides an environmental experience
One of Moreland’s truly wonderful assets is its alternative energy park, CERES (the Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies). The Centre, also named…
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Energy to save
Creation of a Moreland Energy Fund will promote energy conservation practices and products and reduce overall levels of Greenhouse gas emissions. When the former Brunswick…
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Successful waste reduction
A strategy to reduce the amount of waste generated in the Moreland community, and the costs associated with it, is proving highly successful. To bring…
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Greening Moreland
Moreland has just completed a landmark Street Landscape Strategy which will transform the urban image of the city. Many of Melbourne’s heavy traffic routes traverse…
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LG Week in South Australia
‘Strengthening Our Foundations’ South Australia’s biennial Local Government Week was launched with the Local Government Association of South Australia’s Conference. Other events during the week,…
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Editorial
Facilitator of the Group Session that looked at the Role of Local Government at the recent Melbourne Convention, Peter McMullin, Deputy Lord Mayor of the…
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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 Ken Pech JP – President, Western Australian…
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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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