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West Tamar
West Tamar makes the most of its opportunities West Tamar Council is a dynamic council situated in the beautiful Tamar Valley in northern Tasmania. By…
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Innovative teamwork saves water
A landmark venture between Knox City Council and an international company is breaking new ground in council and community partnerships, while saving millions of litres…
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Bendigo to host national conference on the place of the child in community building
As part of its ongoing commitment to be child friendly, the City of Greater Bendigo is holding a national one day conference featuring an impressive…
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Rockhampton region – real, relevant, rewarding
Don’t just dream about a tropical winter in sunny Central Queensland – register now to be inspired and challenged at the Sister Cities Australia (SCA)…
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Central Desert wins review of Local Government electoral system
Lobbying for an overhaul of the Northern Territory’s Local Government electoral system has paid off for Central Desert Shire Council in record time. Territory Local…
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Cockburn scores planning awards trifecta
Western Australia’s City of Cockburn was recently recognised at the annual Planning Institute of Australia (WA Division) Awards for Planning Excellence, scoring honours in three…
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Discovering the Silver Lining
Victorian Minister for Local Government Richard Wynne said the theme of the 2010 Local Government Professionals (LGPro) Conference, ‘Discovering the Silver Lining’, was fitting, as…
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Streamline before partnering
Based upon an idea I wrote about in an English Local Government publication, a national project was initiated. The project deals with delivering efficient corporate…
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WA councils reject State Government focus on amalgamation
Western Australian councils have rejected the State Government’s rigid focus on amalgamations as the only solution for Local Government reform. More than 400 Local Government…
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Burwood uses hi tech to enhance community safety
Over the last 12 months, New South Wales’ Burwood Council has rolled out a complex program of CCTV cameras and urban lighting that is proving…
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Social media – an engaging proposition for councils*
Recent statistics suggest that social media, far from being a passing fad, continues to increase in popularity with Australian internet users. In August 2009, ComScore…
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More cameras – safer suburbs
South East Queensland’s Moreton Bay Regional Council is using funds from the Federal Government to upgrade and expand its closed circuit television (CCTV) technology and…
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