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Opportunity Knox – prospectus shows the way
A business prospectus issued by the City of Knox has highlighted the strong economic development potential of the region. Knox is nestled at the base…
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Council’s risk management at a premium
Risk management is an important part of management in Local Government and Maroondah City Council is leading the way. An integral part of the Council’s…
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The future is green cities*
As national and state governments struggle with major sustainability issues, local governments can take practical action now – and green buildings are one way that…
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Consultation on climate change requires positive approaches*
The Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlements and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI) researchs and evaluates of climate change adaptation tools and application processes in Local…
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Western Australia triumphs at 2011 LivCom Awards
Western Australian Local Governments dominated the award winners list in the 2011 LivCom Awards developed by the United Nations. The City of Joondalup was named…
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Shire wins LivCom Award
The Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire has taken out second place in the prestigious LivCom Awards, in the Project Award (socio economic category), for its Plan for…
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Win for low emission landfills
Local Governments across Australia have won a key concession from the Federal Government under the new carbon pricing legislation, which will now exempt smaller landfills…
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Sweeping reforms for Local Government in NSW
The New South Wales Government is set to undertake sweeping reforms to what it claims is a struggling Local Government sector. NSW Local Government Minister…
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Editorial
‘Courage in leadership’ was the theme of the recent Municipal Association of Victoria conference in Melbourne. The conference heard from five councils who had shown…
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President’s comment
The Australian Constitution is the principal expression of the laws that make this nation what it is, one of the most admired democracies in the…
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Five councils show their courage
Courage was the theme of the MAV Annual Conference held in October and five Local Governments spoke about differing aspects of strong leadership. Greater Dandenong…
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A shire no more: Busselton is now a city
Courage was the theme of the MAV Annual Conference held in October and five Local Governments spoke about differing aspects of strong leadership. Greater Dandenong…
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