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SA councils launch ECO ERA website
In September, seven Adelaide councils launched a new website designed to help residents find ways to be more environmentally friendly. The councils are part of…
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Green Precinct project a blueprint for councils
Moonee Valley City Council has won a United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) World Environment Day Award for its Green Precinct Project. Located in Melbourne’s…
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Recognising LG’s high achievers
At the 2010 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Adelaide, Local Government FOCUS invited delegates to nominate individuals or teams from their councils who…
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Port Macquarie improves workplace safety
Staff at Port Macquarie–Hastings Council have drawn on their knowledge and expertise to find an innovative solution to the potential problems and risks when using,…
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Murray Darling Association conference report
The Basin Plan – Have Your Say The 66th National Conference and AGM of the Murray Darling Association, staged at Beechworth in Victoria on 9…
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Fairfield lights up to help the environment
In a first for Fairfield City Council, nine solar powered pedestrian lights have been installed at Bibby’s Place in the suburb of Bonnyrigg. Located southwest…
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Innovative ICT solutions awarded
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) recently announced the winners of its 2010 ICT Awards, recognising outstanding performance in information and communications technology. MAV President…
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Government 2.0 and the role of location intelligence
*by Francisco Urbina Government 2.0 (Gov 2.0) involves the use of technology to enhance access to and delivery of government services to benefit the public,…
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Have you got your onion sorted?
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* As part of the annual budget build process, which is increasingly becoming an ongoing process, rather than limited to…
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Whose responsibility?
Caring responsibilities, not only for younger family members, but older relatives, is an issue that is emerging for employees at all councils. In the Year…
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Blue Mountains saves its swamps
Earlier this year, Blue Mountains City Council was recognised with a National Local Government Award in the ‘Innovation in Natural Resource Management’ category for its…
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Alice Springs reduces waste and reliance on natural resources
In June, Alice Springs Mayor Damien Ryan and Northern Territory Minister for Central Australia and the Environment Karl Hampton officially opened Alice Springs Town Council’s…
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