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District Council of Kimba
By working closely with and as part of the Community we can make the difference The District Council of Kimba is located in the northeastern…
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$4.9 million for healthy communities
The Federal Government has recently announced 12 Healthy Communities grants, totaling $4.9 million, to tackle overweight and obesity in local communities. As part of the…
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People deserve as much space as cars
Planners should give priority to helping people move around cities, rather than just catering for car movements. That’s the view of Stephanie Knox, one of…
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Making cities liveable*
The 2010 Healthy Cities Conference, Making Cities Liveable, will be held at Stamford Plaza Brisbane from 12 to 13 July. It will be held over two…
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The way forward for women in 2010
In opening the 2010 Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) – Victoria Conference, City of Melbourne Councillor Cathy Oke highlighted the importance of role models…
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Women as leaders: navigating the maze*
Macquarie University presents the Women, Management and Work Conference to be held in Sydney on 29 and 30 July 2010. The focus of the leading…
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Ashfield appoints first female GM
At its full meeting in March, Ashfield Council appointed its first female General Manager, unanimously offering Vanessa Chan a five year contract. “It was a…
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Maribyrnong’s Phoenix Youth Centre celebrates its first birthday
Maribyrnong City Council’s Phoenix Youth Centre is celebrating its first birthday this month. Located in Melbourne’s inner west, Maribyrnong rates third on the SEIFA (Socio…
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Prospect’s digital strategy declared Australia’s best
Federal Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has declared the City of Prospect’s Digital Economy Strategy the best in Australia.…
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Local Government’s vital role in our democratic system
Speaking at the National Press Club on 31 March, Australian Local Government Association President, Councillor Geoff Lake, said the primary focus of his address was…
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Pubs as hubs
The pub has been a cornerstone of communities in England for many years. Soap operas, such as the long running Coronation Street, have revolved around…
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Carpark saves Australia’s dunes
In what is believed to be an environmental first for Australia, Clarence City Council in southeastern Tasmania has designed, developed and managed the construction of…
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