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Prime Minister to address National General Assembly
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will address the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly during the opening session on Monday 20 June. This is…
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New national president for LGMA
The Chief Executive Officer at Greater Dandenong City Council in Victoria, John Bennie was officially appointed Local Government Managers Australia national president on the final…
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Tea Tree leads the way in water savings
The City of Tea Tree Gully efforts in gaining water security for its community has been acknowledged with a national award. Council has been named…
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ALGA gives qualified nod to budget
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the maintenance of the Financial Assistance Grants (FAGS) delivered in the recent Federal Budget. FAGs provide vital…
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Natural disaster lessons need to be learned
Lessons needed to be learned from the recent spate of natural disasters, according to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ). Queensland Mayors who have…
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The scope to act limited – The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley*
All UK councils are now implementing the budget decisions that they took in February prior to the commencement of the financial year in April. Given…
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Zero Waste Summit*
The 3rd Annual Zero Waste Summit is coming to Melbourne from 15-17 August and will once again highlight the latest strategies to help you improve…
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Rockhampton tackles Giant Rat Tail Grass
The Rockhampton Pest Management Unit is using a variety of techniques to assist landowners to identify Giant Rat Tail Grass (GRT).The grass is an aggressive…
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Cockburn’s commitment to sustainability
Cockburn Council’s strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to developing a well rounded sustainability program has been recognised in the 2011 National Awards…
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Future directions in environmental management and sustainability
An interview with Reinier Laan, Environment Officer at Alice Springs Town Council, NT Q. What opportunities can be embraced by Local Governments in the environmental…
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Home Energy Audit Toolkits
Developed through the Southern Tasmania Councils Authority Regional Climate Change Initiative by the Hobart City Council, Home Energy Audit Toolkits offer households a real opportunity…
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Permaculture Day celebrated at Pittwater and Randwick
Two councils in metropolitan Sydney recently celebrated the second National Permaculture Day. Permaculture is a design system for sustainable living that can be applied in…
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