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Expert panel seeks ideas for constitutional recognition
The Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Local Government released its discussion paper seeking public comment by 4 November 2011. In 2010, the Federal Government…
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Recycled roads to deliver cost, waste and energy savings
Councils across Victoria are leading an Australian first project for road authorities committing to increase the use of recycled content in road, footpath and shared…
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Gladstone rental help for eligible youth
Gladstone Regional Council and gas company QGC, developer of the Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas Project, have announced a $1.2 million rental assistance scheme for…
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Roseville chase oval goes green
A state of the art stormwater harvesting system and solar panels are the central features of a $700,000 environmentally sustainable upgrade of Roseville Chase Oval.…
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Disaster management public education and training centre opens at Cassowary Coast
Disaster preparedness sessions for community groups, and a disaster awareness program for school children are among the uses of the Cassowary Coast’s new Disaster Management…
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CEO celebrates eminent service award
Mandurah Chief Executive Officer Mark Newman has received the Eminent Service Award in the WA Local Government Association 2011 Honours Program. Mark accepted the award…
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Energy efficiency conference discusses low income households
A conference was in held in Canberra on September 14 to review challenges facing low income households and their difficulties in participating in energy efficiency…
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Cockburn takes home Western Australian employer of the year award
City of Cockburn Human Resources staff stand proud with the City’s Employer of the Year 2011 award. The City of Cockburn has been awarded the…
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Alice Spring Council’s commitment to solar continues to shine
Some of the new solar panels in use by Alice Springs council. Alice Springs Town Council has launched two new solar power systems on Council…
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Real time metering a real winner
Mackay Regional Council has recently undertaken a trial of new technology that allows water meters to be read in real time. The technology called ‘Taggle’…
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Future directions in best practice
When people ask me if seeking to co-ordinate councils is "like herding cats" I usually agree with them, pointing out that when you have the…
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Project management success at Campaspe
The Shire of Campaspe’s commitment to project management has been recognised after it received the Chairman’s High Commendation Award for the "Rushworth Walk Thru Time"…
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