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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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Melville’s alcohol drama wins nomination
The City of Melville in Western Australia was proud to be a finalist in the 2012 Australian Medical Association (WA) and Healthway Healthier WA Awards,…
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Information sessions for potential councillors
Seventy-nine information sessions will help potential candidates to find out what it takes to stand in the Victorian council elections in October. Mr Rob Spence,…
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Recognising local government’s high achievers
Jane Trotter, General Manager Community Development, City of Salisbury, South Australia City of Salisbury Councillors Betty Gill, Alex Coates and Chad Buchanan nominated Jane Trotter…
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GIS Team, Singleton Council, New South Wales
General Manager Lindy Hyam nominated the Singleton Council GIS Team, specifically for their achievement in mapping all the Parks & Facilities in Singleton. The Team…
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A pocket park with a sense of history
A secluded pocket park in Sydney’s Darlinghurst is soon to be christened Rosebank Park, after a grand estate that stood on the same site almost…
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