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Ryde introduces waste collection tags
With new legislation and ambitious State Government recycling targets in place, the City of Ryde in New South Wales has introduced a new electronic waste…
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Climate change for Local Government
The IPWEA NSW Annual Conference is a major event for the Public Works Industry, providing a venue for interaction, learning, workshops, discussion and networking opportunities.…
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Adelaide home to the world’s first solar powered bus
Adelaide City Council has raised the standard in international sustainability with the introduction of the world’s first solar powered electric bus. Named Tindo – the…
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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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