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Local Government winners in Australian Safer Communities awards
In this the twelfth anniversary of the Australian Safer Communities Awards, it is encouraging to see the continuing interest shown in developing projects which strengthen…
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2012 – Road to local sustainability*
In June this year the world will be watching as delegates from countries around the world representing governments, civil society, business and Non Government Organisations…
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The Grove Library working for the community
The Grove Library and Community Learning Centre, jointly owned and managed by the local authorities of Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove and Mosman Park, is an outstanding…
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Council set to launch free iPhone app for the community
Hurstville Mayor Steve McMahon has revealed that the Council is currently developing a free iPhone app to enable residents to access Council information through their…
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Rubber roads for Corangamite
Using recycled rubber from old car tyres has helped Corangamite Shire increase the life of many of its road to as much as 10 years…
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Australian first mobile applications revolutionise parking in Parramatta
Parking and getting around in Parramatta is about to be made easier thanks to the introduction of two revolutionary smart phone applications. Parra Smart Parking…
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A plan to protect and improve the Narromine Wetlands
The township of Narromine sits on the banks of the Macquarie River as it flows northwest towards to the internationally recognised and protected Macquarie Marshes.…
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Switch on to ‘Switched On Coffs’
Federal Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Minister Stephen Conroy, officially launched the Coffs Harbour City Council’s digital strategy ‘Switched On Coffs’. The strategy was…
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ALGA looks for permanent funding for Roads to Recovery
The Australian Local Government Association looks to have gained bi-partisan support for the Roads to Recovery (R2R) Program, but the goal of permanent and increased…
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Largest coalition in Tasmanian history calls for Local Government reform
The Local Government Association of Tasmania has reacted angrily to claims by a large coalition of peak bodies calling for extensive Local Government reform. Local…
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Editorial
As we approach the end of 2011, it is time to consider where Local Government is heading in 2012. The most important question for this…
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Reform in the West is an opportunity for the sector
As we approach the end of 2011, it is time to consider where Local Government is heading in 2012. The most important question for this…
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