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Preparing for growth
Auburn Council has actively undertaken the preparation of a range of studies and planning projects to plan for this anticipated growth. These projects include the…
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Involving our diverse community
Auburn Council is committed to inclusive engagement with its community and employs a range of techniques to ensure genuine participation and communication with residents and…
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2009 – the challenges ahead: Implications of the global financial crisis and gearing up for a low carbon emissions economy
As we begin 2009, there is no doubt the global financial crisis will continue to be a dominating factor. With predictions that things are likely…
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Editorial: avoiding the gloom of economic downturn
The State of the Regions report released last December states that the impact of the global financial crisis, climate change and moving towards a low…
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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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