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Crommelins wins ‘supplier of the year’*
At the recent Hire and Rental Industry Association annual convention at the Gold Coast in May, Crommelins Machinery has again been voted the ‘supplier of…
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The three Cs
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley* Councils have three key roles: community leader (advocate, influencer, place shaper, developer of a shared vision for the aspirations…
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Budget 2008–9: how Local Government has fared
The Rudd Government’s first Budget will deliver a surplus of $21.7 billion in 2008–09, the highest surplus as a percentage of GDP for over a…
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Tasmanian Mayors launch draft bicycle network plan
In May, Mayors of the five greater Hobart councils of Brighton, Clarence, Glenorchy, Hobart and Kingborough launched the Draft Hobart Regional Arterial Bicycle Network for…
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Thinking outside the square
Creator of the exhibition, Warren Thomas (left), and AlburyCity Mayor, Stuart Baker. An exhibition at the LibraryMuseum in AlburyCity is emphasising the benefits of reducing,…
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Future directions in environmental management
An interview with Christine Materia, Natural Resources and Environmental Management Coordinator, at the Local Government Association of Tasmania Having worked in environmental management positions for…
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Rebate offer for NSW councils*
The Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW (DECC) is offering New South Wales councils up to $5,000 to promote its Climate Change Fund rebates…
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Taking action on climate change
Darebin Council has taken the lead on reducing greenhouse emissions with its Climate Change Action Plan and a commitment to being carbon neutral by 2020.…
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Recycling solutions for fluorescent lighting and electronic waste*
In late 2007, Veolia Environmental Services launched RecyclePak© – an innovative pre paid recycling system for fluorescent tubing. Fluorescent lights are 100 per cent recyclable,…
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Climate change: count down to point of no return
“We are heading towards a very different world in the future.” That was the warning scientist and environmentalist, Dr Tim Flannery, issued in his keynote…
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Celebrating the work of Local Government in the fight against climate change*
On World Environment Day, Thursday 5 June, ICLEI Oceania joined more than 280 councils across Australia and New Zealand in celebrating the achievements and ongoing…
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Recognising high food safety standards
Located on the northern beaches of Sydney, Manly Council is well known for its wide range of food and dining experiences. However, with food poisoning…
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