News
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Eco friendly toilets for remote locations
The provision of affordable public amenities in remote locations, such as boat ramps, campsites and frequently used tourist destinations is an issue for many Councils.…
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The future of waste management
South Australian Councils recently backed key recommendations for the future direction of waste management in the State at the Local Government Association (LGASA) President’s Forum…
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The little house of sustainability
Residents of Randwick, Woollahra and Waverley Councils in the eastern suburbs of Sydney will soon have firsthand access to practical tips on sustainable living following…
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Telecommunications shortfalls – What it is costing many communities
What it is costing many communities The 2007–2008 State of the Regions (SOR) Report, released last November, identified a loss of $3.2 billion and some…
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Editorial: The broadband challenge
The Rudd Government’s election promise to work with the private sector to build a national broadband network that will deliver fibre to the node technology…
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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 Bruce Miller, President of the New South…
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Darebin hosts ALGWA State Conference
The 2008 Australian Local Government Women’s Association State Conference, to be held in Melbourne on Thursday 17 April, will celebrate the 45th Anniversary of ALGWA’s…
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Councils to switch off for Earth Hour
At 8pm on 29 March 2008, millions of people around the world will unite and switch off for Earth Hour. Originating in Sydney in 2007,…
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Albanese pushes integrated transport
The Good Oil * by Rod Brown The new Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, gave a thoughtful and straight shooting address to the National…
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ARA seminar to focus on sustainability*
The 2008 Australasian Reporting Awards ‘Seminar on Reporting’ will focus on addressing stakeholder’s expectations on sustainability issues, including environmental considerations, governance, and occupational health and…
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Transport expert gets on his bike in Fremantle
In February, former Bogota Mayor and international transport expert, Dr Enrique Penalosa, visited Fremantle to share his insights on sustainable modes of travel. At a…
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Councils mark Federal apology for past government policies
A number of Councils hosted special events on 13 February to coincide with the Federal Government’s acknowledgement of Australia’s history and the delivery of an…
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