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CivEnEx is your show
The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (NSW) is delighted to extend an invitation to attend the 54th Annual Engineers Field Days – CivEnEx 2009…
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Transport strategy for a growing population
The City of Onkaparinga has given the go ahead for its integrated transport strategy designed to meet the needs of its rapidly growing population. The…
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Construction to begin on Alice Springs solar station
As a town that enjoys one of the highest levels of sunlight in the world, Alice Springs is keen to take advantage of the solar…
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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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