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Future Directions in local government communications
The key communications challenge facing local governments in the 21st century is to work out how to embrace and harness new communications technologies, according to…
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Shire achieves water milestone
The Shire of Kalamunda in Western Australia has achieved Milestone 5 in the International Council for Local Environment Initiatives (ICLEI) Local Governments for Sustainability Water…
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Baw Baw supports local business
The sixth annual SP AusNet Baw Baw Business Excellence Awards were held in Warragul in October, showcasing the achievements of local businesses and the ongoing…
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GCC adopts Climate Change Mitigation Strategy
Gosford City councillors have adopted a Climate Change Mitigation Strategy that aims to reduce carbon emissions by 20 percent by 2025, compared to Council’s 2009/10…
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Creating knowledge jobs in Penrith
A consortium comprised of the University of Western Sydney (UWS) and the Penrith Business Alliance (PBA), and supported by Penrith City Council, has secured $13.5…
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Energising the Flinders
October saw the official opening of ‘Energising the Flinders’ — A Green Energy Infrastructure Project by the Federal Special Minister of State and the Minister…
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Council wins customer service excellence award
The City of Greater Dandenong’s Customer Service team has won the Victorian Local Government category of the Customer Service Institute of Australia, 2012 Customer Service…
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New lease on life for Parramatta’s lanes
The launch of ‘Parramatta Lanes’ in October was another step in the City of Parramatta’s program to activate and revitalise its small spaces. Part of…
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Business winners stand out
Great leadership by businesses in the areas of sustainability and environmental performance were awarded at the City of Belmont’s Business Environmental Awards on the 25th…
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Marrickville Council gets an ‘A’
An independent assessment of Marrickville Council’s financial capacity has found that its financial performance, both current and projected, compares favourably when rated against a range…
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Waste not, want not
Australia’s Community Recycling Enterprises (CREs) divert 152,000 tonnes of waste each year, employ 1500 people and contribute over $56 million to the regional economy. A…
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Changing Waverley’s values
New staff values and a change of direction have brought about innovation, enthusiasm and a fresh approach to work for Waverley Council employees. “Our values…
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