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Island State remembers those lost at sea
A memorial dedicated to men and women who have lost their lives at sea has been opened at Triabunna on Tasmania’s east coast. The monument…
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Linking regional planning
Field work has been completed on a project to help regional organisations link natural resource management and economic development. Greening Australia and the Australian Local…
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At the forefront of change
“Warringah Council is very much at the forefront of change in the Sydney Metropolitan area,” said the Mayor, Councillor Sam Danieli. To meet National Competition…
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Mending legacies of the past
Ignorant or indifferent practices of the past have left many present day Councils with the problem of redressing the consequences. Warringah is no exception but…
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Partnerships a winning model
As the sphere of government closest to the people, Councils are very aware of the advantages of tapping into this great resource, their community. Warringah…
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Best practice governance
With increasing emphasis being placed on good governance through accountability and probity requirements, Warringah Council has established a new Governance Unit. “Pressure is on all…
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Cutting edge for approvals
In gearing up for increased competition, Council’s Local Approvals Service Unit has embarked on a program to improve its effectiveness and efficiencies. Designed to place…
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Coastal solution suiting all parties
‘A beachfront property would be nice – perhaps Australia’ mused Superman’s adversary as he anticipated the spoils of his evil doing. Australia’s thousands of kilometres…
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Planning to meet community needs
After consulting extensively with environment and community groups, Warringah Council realised it needed to come up with something different for its Local Environment Plan (LEP).…
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IT solution for increased competition
In preparation for increased competition, Warringah Council has joined forces with Fujitsu Australia Limited in developing a new Local Government system that will empower users…
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National Heart Awards
Penrith City Council has won Best Overall Project in the Heart Foundation’s Healthy Hearts Local Government National Awards. Sponsored by Medibank Private, the annual Awards…
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Editorial
During this month, Councils from around the nation will meet in Canberra for what has now become known as the ‘Parliament of Local Government’. The…