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Measuring the performance of pools and leisure centres
Yardstick is a benchmarking project, focused on parks and recreation activities. It collects and compares a range of information relating to the provision of services,…
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Derwent Valley simulates road safety
Derwent Valley Council in southern Tasmania has developed an educational bike track for children, providing a long lasting facility for community enjoyment, exercise and education.…
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Alternative vehicle solutions*
With so many different brand names available in the market place today for electric golf car style vehicles it is very difficult to decide exactly…
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Waterways Audit and Signage project identifies risks
Meander Valley Council is the first council in Tasmania to undertake a comprehensive audit of its reserve areas, with particular reference to known swimming areas.…
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Health ratings for trails
The City of Albany on the southern coast of Western Australia is identifying walk trails with health ratings, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the…
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The beginning of the end of frustrating trimming*
If great trimming is what you are after, look no further than Curagul Stud. Its CHAMP II Multi Line Brushcutter Replacement Head is an innovative,…
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Free translating and interpreting services*
Do you need help communicating with non-English speakers? The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) provides the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) for people…
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Enhancing quality of life
Northern Territory’s Wagait Shire Council residents are saving money on cost of living expenses and experiencing better quality of life, thanks to the development of…
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9th National Local Roads and Transport Congress in Greater Shepparton
The Australian Local Government Association’s 2008 National Local Roads and Transport Congress was held in Greater Shepparton on 16 and 17 June. Greater Shepparton, situated…
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Shepparton’s Alternative Route
Opened in 1992, Shepparton’s Alternative Route for heavy vehicles was a joint project involving the former City and Shire of Shepparton and VicRoads. Recent traffic…
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Editorial: Quest for sustainability
Speaking at Local Government Managers Australia’s recent International Leading Practices Symposium at the Gold Coast, the City of Melbourne’s Director Sustainability and Regulatory Services, Geoff…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association president. The following is from Councillor Paul Bell, President of the Local Government…
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