News
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Climate change strategy showcased internationally
The leading international association of local government organisations committed to sustainable development has endorsed the City of Joondalup’s strategy to combat climate change. The City’s…
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Million pages project a great success
One million fewer pages of paper were used by the City of Stirling in 2014-15 when compared with the previous year, thanks to a range…
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Shedding light on a regional South Australia icon
The Blue Lake solar lighting project is the latest in a series of initiatives designed to shine the spotlight on key Mount Gambier attractions. When…
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New Council offices built over leisure centre
Banyule Council has started building new civic offices, which will bring a wide range of environmental and economic benefits, including $1m in annual ongoing savings…
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Continuous improvement
The City of Canterbury has strengthened its focus on process improvement and established a Business Improvement program at the start of this year. Business Improvement…
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New research clarifies procurement patterns
Earlier this year, a research project into low value procurement in Australian Local Government was conducted. The objective was to provide insights into below tender…
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New way to pay rates
The City of Gold Coast in partnership with the Commonwealth Bank is transforming the way residents are able to pay their rates and water with…
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You can use the power of a cooperative at a not for profit price*
APS benefits offer tax, accounting, financial planning, mortage broking, insurance, loans, funeral cover, savings, investments, wills, estates and is a benevolent foundation. APS Tax &…
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Editorial
Whilst I was sitting at the Roads Congress in Ballarat last month I couldn’t help thinking about the year of 2015 as it comes to…
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Leveling the shopping playing field
Leichhardt Council is preparing to take on mega mall operators by undertaking a major analysis of credit card data to determine which shops are needed…
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Film festival challenges negative stereotyping
A film exploring the many challenges of living with autism has been awarded first prize in this year’s AbleFest Short Film Competition, coordinated by Parramatta…
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Planning Concerns
The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has stated renewed concerns about the significant planning reforms that are currently being debated in the State’s…







