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Call for Local Government solution for ABC Learning centres collapse
Local Governments seeking to buy or operate ABC Learning centres should be the clear focus of all parties trying to secure the future of childcare…
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Tasmanian councils trial resource sharing initiative
Located side by side in Tasmania’s northwest, Circular Head Council and Waratah-Wynyard Council have agreed to trial a shared General Manager over a two year…
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Coffs’ fresh budget approach
Coffs Harbour City Council will use a new budgeting strategy to help identify its top priorities for spending and saving in 2009–2010. “We have a…
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Future directions in business efficiency and sustainability
An interview with Wayne Wright, CEO, MacDonnell Shire Council, Northern Territory Having spent 16 years working for Local Government, Wayne Wright has senior management experience…
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Responsible solution for spent CFL, HID and fluorescent lamps*
The latest in technology for the recycling of fluorescent tubes, CFL (compact fluorescent) and HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamps is now available in Australia. Sustainable…
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Kogarah depot to ‘solar on’
Kogarah Council in the southern suburbs of Sydney has installed solar energy technologies and devices at its work depot with the aim of reducing greenhouse…
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WSN honoured for superior waste technology
Leading Sydney recycling company, WSN Environmental Solutions, has been honoured by the New South Wales Government for its leading edge waste processing technology in Sydney’s…
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Hybrid truck a hit for the environment
Brisbane City Council is leading the way in the fight against climate change, having recently purchased a clean, green, fuel efficient hybrid truck. Council’s Environment,…
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A year of action for Local Government and ICLEI Oceania*
2008 has been a busy year for ICLEI Oceania and its Local Government partners. A special ICLEI Oceania event held during the Australian Local Government…
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Guardian on duty in Darwin
Darwin City Council is now online with new computer software and systems in place to better respond to community needs in the event of a…
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Digital wireless innovation*
Do you need a wireless conference system for your Council Chambers that does not force you to compromise on features, functionality, security and performance? Some…
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What is a comfortable office temperature?
By Bruce Rowse* Many Local Governments have set ambitious corporate greenhouse gas reduction targets as part of their climate change program, yet are a long…
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