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Drought proof sportsground a winner
Years of drought across Australia has created many challenges for councils in their attempts to maintain sportsgrounds for their communities. Thanks to a new partnership…
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Home sustainability and youth development
A new project that engages the skills and enthusiasm of young people to help reduce household energy consumption and promote sustainability across the community in…
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Responsible pet ownership
A move to partner and promote responsible pet ownership in the community is a driving force behind two new initiatives at the City of Whittlesea.…
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Editorial: socialising with residents via modern technology
Recent Nielsen research that found Australians are the world’s most prolific users of social media highlights the importance of councils including technology in their communications…
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ALGA President to address National Press Club
On Wednesday 31 March, ALGA President Councillor Geoff Lake will address the National Press Club (NPC) in Canberra from 11.45am to 1.30pm. This will be…
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Councils combat discrimination
In the lead up to Harmony Day on 21 March, Local Governments in South Australia, New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia have received over…
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Maranoa introduces policy to recognise volunteers formally
Kev Wilson enjoys meeting different people in his role as conductor of the Big Rig Train in Roma, Queensland, and Margaret Edwards sees time spent…
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Left and right brainers
Paul Keating used to take every opportunity to label Joe Hockey a dill. Joe has since proved to be anything but. Environment Minister Peter Garrett…
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Got a message? Then have the ‘Pole Dancer’ deliver it!*
The ‘word on the street’ is that sign poles can easily be converted into brochure holders with the Info-Central’s new ‘Pole Dancer DL Twin’. Info-Central’s…
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Fire safety training for Snowy River staff
With the everyday threat of fires in the workplace, Snowy River Shire Council recently engaged the Rural Fire Service (New South Wales) to deliver a…
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Launceston tool kit assists event organisers
Launceston City Council has unveiled a new Event Tool Kit to assist organisers at all levels of experience to plan and stage a successful event.…
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Councillor Profiles
Councillor Donna Shaw, City of Armadale, WA Q. Having just been elected to Council at the end of 2009, how are you adjusting to being…
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