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Stirling developments on the rise
The City of Stirling in metropolitan Perth is receiving record numbers of development applications, despite building applications falling 3.3 per cent nationally in February. Over…
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Councils as supermarkets and corner shops
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* Private and public sector organisations have always faced the pressures of achieving large volumes and standardisation for economy of…
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ACLG – the ultimate community cabinet meeting
The third meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) took place at Parliament House Canberra on 18 June. Over 400 Mayors and Shire…
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Common service provision model a winner
Pressures on Local Government in service delivery, increasing regulatory roles and the challenges of obtaining and maintaining high quality staff, ensure that councils must work…
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Unique airport rehabilitation*
Slab lifting and relevelling buildings Many councils are responsible for maintaining the airport in their area. Even small airports have concrete slabs and buildings that…
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Future directions in asset management
An interview with Andrew Ryan, Executive Director Infrastructure Services, Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Queensland “Asset management is a fundamental part of Local Government,” said Andrew…
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Royalties for Regions funding method under scrutiny
The Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) is reviewing the current funding method used to supply Royalties for Regions money to regional communities. President Troy…
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Moorabool youth Gettin’ Dirty
Moorabool Shire Council in southwest Victoria is improving and maintaining its assets, while assisting ‘at risk’ youth to develop social and practical skills. Established in…
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Qld calls for alternative road user pricing
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is calling for alternative road user pricing methods in the State. Executive Director Greg Hallam said there is…
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Happy Scouting community following graffiti eradication*
The First Alcheringa Scout Hall at Miranda in the southern suburbs of Sydney has seen plenty of action over the past 30 years, but recently…
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Sediment control – improving stormwater quality*
Unsealed road networks can produce large amounts of sediment and a good proportion of this sediment will end up in our creeks and rivers. Once…
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Disaster recovery – a new normal
Heading up the largest recovery and rebuilding program in Victoria’s history, the Bushfire Reconstruction and Recovery Authority, Christine Nixon said that after a disaster such…
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