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Copyright obligations – the overlooked risk*
Compliance, corporate governance and risk management all play an important part in managing councils’ financial and operational risks. But have you stopped to consider the…
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Taking a wide view of sustainability
When AlburyCity’s Information Management Team proceeded down the path of a sustainability health check of its operations, the first thing that Team Leader Rikk Price…
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Frontier Software: flexible and functional*
Conceived in Melbourne in 1983, Frontier Software’s flagship product, ‘chris’ (Complete Human Resource Information System), is the result of almost three decades of investment in…
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An agent for change: working with industry to improve local waterways
Located 16 kilometres south of Sydney’s CBD, Kogarah Council is working with local businesses and the community to improve water sustainability. The Carlton Industrial Area…
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Fremantle car share initiative saves money and the environment
The City of Fremantle has launched a new car share program, providing local residents and businesses with the convenience of a car when they need…
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Masterplanning: overcoming the challenges
In developing a masterplan for the Cairns Botanic Gardens, Cairns Regional Council’s Senior Project Officer, Kathryn Johnson, said community consultation, early identification of potential issues,…
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Illegal dumping under investigation
With cases of illegal rubbish dumping on the rise, the City of Port Adelaide Enfield in metropolitan Adelaide has introduced a range of initiatives to…
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Dieback Hygiene Stations to benefit Armadale bushland
Western Australia’s City of Armadale is helping to protect its native bushland with the installation of 23 Dieback Hygiene Stations in major local reserves. Located…
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Integrated water management solution*
Bentley’s water product line of software provides water professionals with advanced engineering tools to map, plan, design, maintain, analyse, manage, and operate water distribution supply,…
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Pilot project makes beaches more user friendly for all
With a number of popular beaches located within close proximity of Perth’s CBD, three Local Governments have worked together to develop a series of best…
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Local Government FOCUS commits to sustainability
The Local Government FOCUS office recently engaged CarbonetiX to install fluoro mirror reflectors in its fluoroescent light fittings. The process, known as delamping, replaces one…
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Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre goes solar
Mitchell Shire Council in Central Victoria is leading by example, switching its Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre hot water to solar. Council engaged sustainable utility…
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