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Toolkit to help councils prepare for climate change
The launch of the Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit is a world first in adaptive responses to climate change. Melbourne Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle,…
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Coffs takes action to save osprey nest
Coffs Harbour City Council has worked with Country Energy and Telstra to relocate a pair of young ospreys that established their nest on a floodlight…
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Safer bus travel in Launceston
Closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) have been installed at bus stops in the Launceston CBD and on all Metro Tasmania buses. The installations are part…
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High profile solution for a sticky situation
With over 370 million packs of gum chewed by 10 million Australians every year, chewing gum pollution has become an unsightly epidemic throughout Australia. Brisbane…
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Technical skills training delivered to your desk*
Local Government technical staff must keep up to date with advances in the design, construction and maintenance of road pavements and their asset management and…
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One way streets on the way out
Some of Perth’s main one way streets will revert to two way traffic under City of Perth plans to improve vehicle movement and create an…
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Fragrant garden a delight for vision impaired nature lovers
People with vision impairment will be among those benefiting most from Manly Council’s new Ivanhoe Park Fragrant Garden. The garden was formally opened in March…
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Councils’ leadership and support as communities start to rebuild
President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Councillor Geoff Lake, has praised the ongoing efforts of local councils for the role they are playing…
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Editorial: Positive signs for Federal/Local Government relationship
As part of its economic stimulus package, in just over four months, the Federal Government has pledged $800 million for Local Government through its Regional…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Bruce Miller, President of the New South…
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Letter to the editor: Volunteers an invaluable resource
The recent bushfires in Victoria, and floods in Queensland, have again brought to the fore the invaluable work of volunteers. Many people gave up their…
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Fourth city confirmed for Northern Territory
Northern Territory Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, has announced that Alice Springs, Darwin, and the satellite city of Palmerston will be joined by a fourth Territory…
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