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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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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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