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Not for profit financial services for council employees and their families*
As an employee or contractor to Local Government, you and your family are eligible to join the Australian Public Service Benevolent Society. APS Benefits has…
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NAMS.AU: New tools and resources for asset management
The National Asset Management Strategy (NAMS.AU) group of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) continues to develop a number of valuable tools to…
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What’s the financial outlook for your Council?*
The challenge for Council leaders is unique in driving financial performance; balancing the demand for new infrastructure, asset renewal and increased community services with revenue…
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Bendigo heritage buildings to benefit from restoration scheme
The owners of two heritage listed buildings in Central Victoria’s City of Greater Bendigo have been successful in obtaining financial assistance through the Council’s Heritage…
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Build a bridge and get over it
A three day camp encouraging students from Years 10 to 12 to consider careers in civil engineering was highly commended at the IPWEA (NSW Division)…
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Lightweight steel girder offers potential maintenance solution*
Intensive engineering design development of a steel girder by BlueScope Steel could pay dividends for Local Governments and asset managers responsible for managing Australia’s 25,000…
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Lightweight steel girder offers potential maintenance solution*
Intensive engineering design development of a steel girder by BlueScope Steel could pay dividends for Local Governments and asset managers responsible for managing Australia’s 25,000…
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Countering climate change
In 2001, the City of Boroondara took an early leadership position in adopting a Greenhouse Strategy that committed to a 20 per cent reduction in…
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Accord commitment
In 2007, the City of Boroondara signed the inaugural Victorian Local Sustainability Accord, becoming one of the first Local Governments to do so. The Accord…
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In partnership
*By Mayor Carol Ross and CEO, Catherine Dale Environmental sustainability is a top priority for the City of Boroondara. Through ‘green’ initiatives Council has made…
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Protecting local biodiversity
Despite being one of Melbourne’s most densely populated areas located just five kilometres from the central business district, Boroondara is also a haven for native…
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Managing resources
With its reputation for leafy green suburbs, the City of Boroondara has faced the challenge of protecting its irreplaceable heritage gardens and sports grounds during…
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