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Smooth start for a new City
Amalgamation made easy could be the slogan for South Australia’s new City of Charles Sturt. Bringing together the two former Cities of Hindmarsh Woodville and…
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Milingimbi Sound and Light Festival
On 29 and 30 November 1996 the 10th Annual Music Sound and Light Festival was held in Milingimbi. Milingimbi is a traditional Aboriginal Community of…
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Cairns the heart of Far North Qld
With 1.3 million people coming to Cairns last year to visit the Great Barrier Reef and nearby World Heritage listed rainforest, it is little wonder…
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Bridging generations and cultures
Douglas Shire in Far North Queensland is not only encouraging its young artists but is gathering a collection of fine works that will be appreciated…
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Bringing the young back safely
Following the success of the Come Back Safely Campaign conducted under the auspices of RoadWise, Western Australia’s Local Government Road Safety Strategy, a new strategy…
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Better budget policy
The Department of Local Government in Western Australia encourages increased accountability in local authorities through its annual Best Budget Awards. After completion of its 1996/97…
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Safety is everyone’s responsibility
Adelaide’s City of Burnside takes occupational health and safety very seriously. In line with its 2006 Vision that states the City should be recognised for…
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World class living in Melbourne’s west
Situated on the western fringe of metropolitan Melbourne, Melton just 30 years ago was a country township on the Western Highway passed through by travellers…
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Diversity in development
Foresight coupled with good investment practice has combined to afford Melton a perfect development opportunity that meets growth targets, provides sustainable living and increases the…
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Streamlining approvals
Currently, Council approves about 300 new residential lots per year. This is expected to escalate to 500 or more as development in the eastern part…
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Spinoffs from landcare
While residents enjoy the rural ambience of the district, in reality much of the local landscape has been compromised by the spread of weeds. In…
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Youth take part
With the highest percentage of young people in the Melbourne metropolitan area, Council places a high priority on its Youth Services Program. Conscious that youth…
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