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Spatial technology streamlines asset data collection
Hume City Council staff have recently developed a Spatial Roads and Pavements Asset Management Application that streamlines the collection and processing of asset information. Located…
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Clarence partnership agreement a life saver
Clarence City Council in southeast Tasmania has announced a three year partnership agreement with Surf Life Saving Tasmania to continue the provision of lifeguard services…
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Book review: self help guide to improving your communication skills
by Corinne Morgan* Whether it is in our professional or personal life, there is little argument that good communication skills are vital. In the workplace…
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Growing business confidence as CivEnEx gears up for another bumper expo in 2010
The Institute of Public Works Engineers NSW (IPWEA) says the Federal Government’s infrastructure spending and other public sector programs continue to boost demand for equipment…
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Council united
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* I recently visited the home of Manchester United, the English Football Premier League Champions. The stadium had over 75,000…
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10 years on from Moree
Keynote speaker at the recent National Local Roads and Transport Congress in Mackay, former Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson said that as far back as…
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Government and Opposition views on CIP
The Federal Government’s Community Infrastructure Program (CIP) recently passed $1 billion, with a second round of funding for councils worth $220 million announced in October…
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Towong residents supplying more than 5% of Victoria’s residential solar power
Located in northeast Victoria, Towong Shire Council’s landmark solar energy project recently took out the Economic Development Australia Award for Excellence in Environmental Economic Innovation.…
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Future directions in business efficiency and sustainability
An interview with Cate Atkinson, General Manager, City of Playford, South Australia While there will be numerous challenges facing the smooth operation of councils in…
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Library website mirrors an actual visit
The City of Cockburn Public Library and Information Service is using an online system that can mirror a reader’s experience during a physical visit to…
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Changing habits through green marketing*
Local Government has more opportunity than most to influence residents to adopt sustainable habits. Unless residents have removed their letterboxes, turned off their televisions, and…
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High quality, ecofriendly copy paper*
Nature’s Paper was established to supply high quality, ecofriendly A4 and A3 copy paper made from wheat straw. Its wheat straw paper looks, feels and…
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