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In May 1995, a group of enthusiastic teachers and library staff from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) got together to brainstorm ideas about how…

At a time when the future of Childcare is under a cloud, due to Federal government funding cuts, Glen Eira Council in Melbourne’s south east…

In having the responsibility for the disposal of most household and commercial waste generated throughout the country, safe waste disposal is an ongoing concern for…

Following amalgamation of five former Councils in 1993, the new Dorset Council in north west Tasmania set about developing a planning strategy. This Strategy sets…

Mildura Rural City Council was established in January 1995 as a result of the amalgamation of the former Mildura City Council and former Shires of…

Located in the warmest region of Victoria and ideally situated to exploit the beauty of the Murray River, and the unique environment of the Sunraysia…

Coming from the TAFE sector, Council’s Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Davy, sees many parallels between his previous work and his move to Local Government. Just…

The biggest community infrastructure program in the history of north west Victoria is currently being undertaken by Council with construction of The Alfred Deakin Centre.…

Remnants of previous eras in a City’s history can leave present day residents with unsightly, dangerous or other planning disasters. These are often placed in…

Late last year, the South Australian Government instigated structural reform for Council boundaries. With an emphasis on Councils working towards voluntary mergers, and a continuing…

In Melbourne’s City of Moreland, Optus vehicles have been impounded and in NSW Councils are threatening to send in teams of workers to rip down…

Seven months on, the new City of Port Adelaide Enfield has received wide community support. The merger of the two former Councils occured on 22…