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Two directorate model one to watch
The Shire of Kalamunda has shaken up the world of local government, with the establishment of a Two Directorate Organisational Structure. The Shire is believed…
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Calamvale’s District Park opens to rave review
Opened on Australia Day 2012, Calamvale District Park in southern Brisbane has provided a vital green space for a growing population and transformed the landscape…
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Greening Greater Bendigo
Residents of the City of Greater Bendigo helped plant over 5000 native trees and shrubs in an area called Maiden Gully as part of National…
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Economic forum energises Launceston’s future
The Launceston City Council recently hosted an economic forum aimed at finding strategies for boosting the retail and industry sectors in Northern Tasmania, and enhancing…
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Future directions in community services, parks and leisure. With the Alice Springs Town Council and the Alice Water Smart project
Alice Springs Town Council, with the help of the Alice Water Smart plan, has installed new smart water irrigation technologies into 64 parks and ovals…
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Tick of approval for environmental levy
Commencing in 2005, Ku-rin-gai Council’s environmental levy has not only benefitted the region’s natural environment but has 80 percent of the community in favour of…
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Walking the talk, environmentally
Lismore City Council Environment Team has been working away quietly and, in the process, they have changed the very nature of the City with cutting…
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Libraries embrace the digital age
The digital revolution has brought changes to nearly every aspect of our lives and libraries across Australia are rising to the challenge. The City of…
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Outdoor library adds new dimension
Randwick City in New South Wales has recently added an outdoor area to the Malabar library, meaning that the smallest library in the City now…
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Councillor profiles – Local Government Focus
Mayor Sarah Schmerl, Break O’Day Municipal Council, Tasmania I joined Break O’Day Council in 2009 after my first attempt at an election. I ran in…
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Adelaide to host cycling conference
In 2014, the City of Adelaide will be hosting the world’s premier cycling planning conference, Velo-city Global. Adelaide City Council Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood recently…
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A major overhaul to save City of Sydney $1m a year
A major overhaul has started on the City of Sydney’s 45 properties, to make them more energy and water efficient, saving more than $1 million…
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