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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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Free asset management report for councils
Are your assets being eaten away? Did you know that insects are a major contributor to your annual maintenance budget? Evergreen turf can provide your…
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The next challenge
Asset management for buildings Many public organisations have addressed ‘roads’ as their first priority in asset management planning. There are also significant investments in buildings.…
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Ranger mountain bike patrols improving local law enforcement in Manly
Manly Council rangers patrolling both on and off the streets on mountain bikes are becoming a familiar sight in Sydney’s popular beach resort area. In…
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ESRI improves decision making for West Torrens*
An effective GIS enables companies to combine geographic information with multiple other data sources to better understand business processes, assets and how the environment impacts…
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Redland budget reflects new thinking and financial direction
The latest budget of Queensland’s Redland City Council reflects new thinking and a new direction for long term financial planning in the Redlands. Mayor Melva…
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