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Upgrade transforms waterfront playground
The playground near Cunningham Pier in the City of Greater Geelong has undergone a revamp, featuring play equipment that complements the area, making it unlike…
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From rubbish to reward: landfills as solar energy solutions*
There is no doubt that we live in exciting and challenging times. On one hand, our atmosphere is increasingly fogged with harmful greenhouse gases; on…
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Safely managing contractors and labour hire*
Councils, as employers and as Person’s Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs), are ultimately responsible for the safety of staff, contractors, sub-contractors and labour hire…
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Challenges for 2013
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has identified 10 national issues of priority for local government in 2013 that reflect the challenges and concerns of…
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Councils lead charge on climate change
The following stories are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to local government action on climate change and sustainability, providing a brief…
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Tough times, tough decisions
As I recently read through the Tasmanian Auditor General’s report on the financial sustainability of Tasmanian councils, it occurred to me just how hard it…
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ACELG and UTS:CLG appoint new director
Following the retirement of Professor Graham Sansom as Director of the Australian Centre for Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) and the UTS Centre for Local…
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Council uses Facebook for disaster and emergency info
Councils are fast realising the potential of Facebook and other social media forums for promotion and communication with residents. The Whitsunday Regional Council, in conjunction…
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Migrants reinvigorate Dalwallinu Shire
Following research that showed labour shortages were impacting on the viability of local businesses, the Dalwallinu Shire Council in Western Australia established a Regional Repopulation…
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Stroke a Chord Choir goes from strength to strength
Maroondah-based Stroke a Chord Choir has been widely recognised for its pioneering work with stroke survivors, most recently announced as runners-up in the 2012 Music…
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Focus on disability highlights positives and negatives
Last month’s International Day of People with a Disability (on December 3rd) was the 20th anniversary of the United Nations sanctioned day, drawing attention to…
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Australians say ‘no’ to violence against women
White Ribbon Day, which coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on the 25th of November each year, sees councils…
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