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New young voice for Local Government
Local Government’s peak body, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), has elected the youngest President in its 50 year history as it moves to fill…
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Identifying smart localities
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* As a callow youth, I was led to believe that Victoria was the smartest State in the Commonwealth. In…
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Airport upgrade at Orange
Orange’s airport is currently undergoing significant upgrades, such as the development of increased car spaces, the addition of a new exit and improved passenger comfort.…
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Can your council better Monash’s record for diversity?
Following Victorian Local Government elections last November, Monash City Council in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs has five Councillors aged under 30 years, and five women. Five…
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Darebin reduces energy use
An interview with Stuart Nesbitt, Climate Change Action Officer, Darebin City Council. By Bruce Rowse* Darebin City Council in Melbourne is on target to reduce…
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Australia’s top councils honoured at mobile phone recycling awards
Lismore City Council, Moonee Valley City Council, the City of Stirling and Lockhart Shire Council were praised for their mobile phone recycling efforts at the…
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Sustainability Revolving Fund secures future for Penrith residents
Penrith City residents and future generations will reap the benefits of Council’s Sustainability Revolving Fund, which aims to ensure sustainability is affordable into the future.…
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Living smart in Kalamunda
Residents of the Shire of Kalamunda in Western Australia recently had a unique opportunity to take affirmative action in their everyday lives by participating in…
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The City of Prospect
City of Prospect introduces incentives to help tackle climate change The City of Prospect has once again taken the lead in helping its community adapt…
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Free translating and interpreting services
Do you need help communicating with non-English speakers? The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) provides the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) for people…
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The value of 2009
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* In 2009 it is vital that the whole of the public sector looks to work together to ensure that…
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Australia’s economic future
Speaking at the Australian Local Government Association’s National Constitutional Summit in December, Chief Economist and Former Vice President for BT Funds Management, Dr Chris Caton,…
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