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Wastewater treatment enhances river health
A new $35 million wastewater treatment plant will support Tweed Shire’s expanding population and enhance the health of local waterways. Launched in February, the Banora…
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Carbon neutral and beyond
The second council in New South Wales to achieve carbon neutrality, Leichhardt Municipal Council has released a draft plan that proposes to take the fight…
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2013 National General Assembly ‘Foundations for the Future – Twenty 13’
This year’s National General Assembly (NGA) promises to be politically charged and of critical importance to local government, as the sector unites to plan initiatives…
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Peter Fitz steps down
Long serving president of Government Communications Australia (GCA) Peter Fitz has called it a day and was honoured in style at the third annual GCA…
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‘Inspiration, Innovation, Regulation’
The 2013 LGPro Annual Conference, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd February, was an overwhelming success. A…
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Funds available for youth week events
The City of Greater Bendigo is offering seed funds to local young people and organisations wanting to plan, develop and deliver an event in Greater…
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European wasp adopt-a-trap initiative
The City of Cockburn is calling on residents to play a key role in eliminating European Wasps from Western Australia (WA) by adopting a trap…
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Online resource for remote councils
The Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) has launched an online database of community engagement resources for staff of rural-remote and Indigenous local…
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CCTV strategic plan for WA
Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) President, Mayor Troy Pickard has welcomed the commitment of the WA Liberal Party to a strategy that will enhance…
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Interactive map for cyclists
The City of Boroondara has created a free interactive recreational cycling map to help cyclists navigate the City’s shared bike paths. Available via the Avenza…
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Innovative Truck Tracker App from Wastedge.com
Wastedge.com have recently released an iPad app to help councils and contractor supervisors monitor their operations whilst out and about in the field. These low…
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Study maps councils’ GIS use
Councils across Australia have participated in a landmark study that will provide a much-needed understanding of the ways local governments use intelligent mapping technology. The…
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