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Called ‘Think Blue’, Knox City Council launched its new public place recycling program in October to representatives of community groups, local schools and regional waste…

Knox City Council’s Youth Services recently received a grant of $25,440 from the Department of Justice to increase linkages between police and youth services in…

The Knox Early Parenting Centre was officially opened in June by the Victorian Minister for Youth and Community Services, the Hon. Denis Napthine. Based at…

Each large film production is a major employer and a massive consumer. A film shoot means jobs for specialised technicians but also many trades and…

Supporting local business is increasingly seen as an important Council activity. In fostering local industry, Councils can influence levels of local employment and greater prosperity.…

Surfcoast Shire in Victoria, which enjoys the natural advantages of a spectacular coastline, the Great Ocean Road, the Otway Ranges and numerous other natural assets…

While both Tasman and Sorell in Tasmania have enjoyed the fruits of the tourism industry, in the past they have tended to operate as separate,…

At a time when the concept of ‘no free lunches’ has assumed almost religious proportions, the offer of anything free might well be regarded with…

Delatite Shire’s sister city relationship with Vail in Colorado, USA will result in seasonal jobs for local youth. An innovative sharing of resources will help…

While the Federal Government seems to believe good air quality and jobs growth as mutually incompatible goals, Councils have recognised the fundamental importance of both.…

Wagga Wagga City Council in southern NSW has become proactive in promoting itself as an ideal place for business investment. Centrepiece of the City’s marketing…

Obsolete open cut mines can pose a dilemma. No longer productive, they are often an eyesore, present safety problems and, moreover, are wasted space. In…