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New Act for NT
Legislation enabling the reform of Local Government in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory was passed by the NT Parliament in May. The new Local…
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NSW pro developer planning changes facing wave of opposition
The Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales has challenged the State Government to take its new pro developer laws to NSW residents.…
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Neumann helping Gold Coast go green*
Neumann Petroleum is helping the Gold Coast become cleaner and greener through a trial of biodiesel with Gold Coast City Council. Since April this year,…
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Transportable buildings custom built for a range of purposes*
Designing and manufacturing custom built transportables, Another Room has a range of buildings to suit Council specifications, from worksheds, and storage spaces to office buildings.…
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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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