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Editorial
With the year speeding to a close, councils are far from resting on their laurels. A heightened sense of positivity about local government’s role in…
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More than a museum
Since opening in 2011, Newcastle Museum has gone from strength to strength, gaining accolades for its sustainable design, its exhibitions, and the sensitive restoration of…
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President’s Comment – The bigger issues
President’s Comment In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. Our November issue features a comment from Councillor Bill McArthur,…
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Campbelltown’s ‘Food Trail’ exceeds expectations
Campbelltown City Council, located at the base of the Adelaide foothills, has turned a history of local gourmet food production into a highly successful tourist…
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‘Cultural Vitality Plan’ turns one
The City of Melville’s ‘Cultural Vitality Plan 2011-2014’ is the first ever three-year plan for the City, with its aim being to enhance and support cultural development throughout…
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Our trees, our streets, our community
Sutherland Shire in New South Wales has turned revenue raised from environmental offences into a successful community tree-planting program, revitalising the public spaces in the…
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Boroondara’s community conversations
Positive, effective and ongoing community engagement can assist local governments make better informed, and more accepted and sustainable decisions. But, as most councils are…
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Council celebrates tourism’s contribution
The Colac Otway Shire Council and Otways Tourism hosted Tourism Week in September this year, acknowledging the sector’s significant contribution to the community and economy…
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Wagga Wagga City Council saves energy
Wagga Wagga City Council will install a cogeneration unit at its aquatic centre after the summer season, as part of a $780,000 upgrade. Low Carbon…
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Capalaba All Abilities Playground opens
To the delight of children and parents alike, the Capalaba All Abilities Playground, in Redland in Queensland, was officially opened in September. The playground is…
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Major new reserve attracts hundreds
Goldenfields, a new 12-hectare reserve developed by the City of Tea Tree Gully in northeast Adelaide, is already attracting hundreds of visitors each week to…
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Lessons from the Illawarra – The Good Oil by Rod Brown
I was at Wollongong University recently on business, and what impressed me, yet again, was its style and beauty. It also now has an Innovation…
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