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Major reduction in carbon emissions at Lake Macquarie
Over the last three years, Lake Macquarie Council has reduced carbon emissions by 1018 tonnes, which is the same as taking 255 cars off the…
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Leading the way with lower cost housing
Between 2007 and 2010, Director Finance Peter Fairlie Jones at the City of Salisbury in South Australia led a multi agency and multidisciplinary team to…
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Local Governments among the big winners in 2011 Australian Business Awards
Logan City Council in South East Queensland and Western Australia’s Mindarie Regional Council have been named among the country’s most progressive organisations in the 2011…
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Safety solution protects workers from electrocution
Saving lives and preventing electrocution of its workers was the motivation behind Southern Grampians Shire Council’s customised ‘height limiter’ system, which was named one of…
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LiveWire 2011 – A forum for young and aspiring LG leaders
Are you interested in change, creating new ideas and energy for Local Government? Well Wollongong City Council has the forum for you – LiveWire Conference…
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Call for all levels of Government to work together to overcome congestion
A national poll has demanded more attention to issues such as congestion, to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Deputy…
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Outcomes from the Future of Local Government Summit
The recent Municipal Association of Victoria’s Future of Local Government National Summit, held in Melbourne on 29 and 30 June. During procedings each State and…
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New forms of governance – The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley*
Proposals in UK’s Localism Bill in England to create elected Mayors with executive powers in the major cities of Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Coventry, Liverpool, Manchester,…
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Dorset’s family activities a hit on Australia Day
Promoting fitness, fun, respect for the natural environment as well as community participation and collaboration seems the perfect fit for Australia Day and this is…
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Leadership workshop for young people
A workshop designed to further develop young people’s skills in public speaking, communication, leadership, and teamwork has been a huge success in Greater Bendigo.Over 20…
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Keeping playgrounds safe using Digital Pens
Brisbane City Council is responsible for keeping its 2,229 playgrounds safe. Playgrounds can become unsafe through wear and tear or vandalism. Council’s playground inspectors conduct…
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Future directions in community services
An interview with Jane Frawley Manager Community Services Logan City Council Jane is President of Queensland Community Services Association, Queensland Social Planning Chapter Convenor for…
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