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Disaster management and infrastructure must be focus of Federal Budget
The rebuilding of infrastructure in flood ravaged areas should not overshadow the need for ongoing funding in the Federal Budget for local roads, active transport,…
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NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards announced
A story gathering project, free filtered water bubblers and a swap party that has gone national were just some of the winning projects at the…
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Experience Tasmania’s north
Launceston City, West Tamar and George Town Councils have joined forces to create an experience that will change the way visitors experience northern Tasmania. That…
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Melville multiplies eyes on the street
The City of Melville in the southern suburbs of Perth has multiplied its Eyes on the Street, with more than 100 newly trained field staff…
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Stirling takes out 2010 KAB Sustainable Cities Award
After a huge competition and months of judging, the City of Stirling in Western Australia has taken out the prestigious 2010 Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable…
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L2P assists young drivers
In partnership with MOIRA Southern Directions Youth Services, Bayside City Council in Melbourne’s southern suburbs is assisting young learner drivers to secure their licence through…
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Sensitive design saves wildlife
In December, a Tweed Shire Council infrastructure project was recognised in the New South Wales Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards. Council received a…
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Water, water everywhere*
The irony of that statement would not be lost on anyone living in flood affected parts of Victoria, New South Wales or Queensland during what…
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Big society and small localism? – The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley*
As shoppers and consumers we increasingly serve ourselves. We get what we want and then go to a central paying point. We have become part…
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Whittlesea provides work opportunities for new arrivals
An innovative new program to help migrants and refugees find employment is now underway at the City of Whittlesea in Melbourne’s outer north. The Work…
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Bendigo calls on local businesses to investigate skilled labour requirements
Central Victoria’s City of Greater Bendigo is working with the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT) and La Trobe University to undertake a feasibility study…
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2011 National Local Government Asset Management Conference
The 8th National Local Government Asset Management Conference, auspiced by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV), and supported by IPWEA, will be held at the…
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