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Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey
Whitehorse City Council once again came top of its class in the State Government’s Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey 2010. Council received top marks, recording…
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What the community thinks
Whitehorse City Council uses the results from a range of surveys including two annual surveys that are conducted specifically to measure resident satisfaction with Council’s…
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Community events in Whitehorse
Spring Festival The Whitehorse Spring Festival offers a free day of family fun and entertainment. More than 100 local community groups come together to showcase…
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Environmental sustainability initiatives
Whitehorse City Council recognises the importance of taking local action to ensure we live in an environmentally sustainable community and takes active steps to reduce…
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Local attractions abound
Whitehorse has many attractions for its residents and visitors to discover and experience including: Box Hill Town Hall which is a vibrant hub for community…
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Financial Sustainability
Council adopted a rate revenue increase for the 2010/11 Financial Year which allowed Whitehorse to continue to provide quality services and facilities that meet the…
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Rural health crisis costing lives
In the 21st century, distance should not be a barrier to high quality health care. But according to a recent survey of rural health consumers,…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Troy Pickard, President of the Western Australia…
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Local Government and multiculturalism
The second ‘Local Government and Multiculturalism: Innovation and Leadership on the Ground’ conference was held on 27 August 2010 at the Performing Arts Centre in…
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Community acclaim for ‘Not Left Behind’ film premiere
In August, more than 120 people gathered in Daylesford, Victoria for the premiere screening of the locally made film ‘Not Left Behind’. The film shares…
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We have a Government – 10 tips to maximise your relevance
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* I am writing this three hours after the Oakeshott-Windsor press conference, and I am delighted. Not for Labor, but…
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Launceston Aquatic improves access
Residents with additional needs will be able to access Launceston Aquatic’s facilities more quickly and safely following the donation of an additional submersible wheelchair. The…
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