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Strategies for dealing with the media
It was a full house spilling into the hallway for the concurrent session that looked at media/communications – how do I market Local Government? Laurie…
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The case for formal recognition
“Our democracy deserves to have Local Government recognised in the Australian Constitution,” said ALGA President, Councillor Paul Bell. “And Local Government should be at the…
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Communities of the future
Futurist, Richard Neville, said that Local Government and governance go back a long way, but at the same time we need to move forward. “The…
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Local Governments role in climate change
Nick Rowley, advisor on environmental issues for then UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair and former New South Wales Premier Bob Carr, told delegates that climate…
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ALGA Board maps path for Constitutional Recognition of Local Government
ALGA President, Councillor Paul Bell, described the debate on Constitutional Recgonition at the General Assembly as excellent. “Over the past three days we have heard…
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Creating a healthy economy, environment, community and organisation
Moonee Valley has long been a prime location to live, work and play. It is conveniently located just 10 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, with easy…
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Vision to become an economic leader
A thriving business enclave, Moonee Valley has the highest number of businesses in the Western Melbourne region with at least 10,600 businesses employing about 34,500…
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Policy and planning
During 2006/07 Moonee Valley’s focus has been on creating a healthy city – delivering and facilitating a healthy economy, healthy environment and a healthy community,…
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Creating a healthy environment
Moonee Valley leads the way in sustainability Council is placing an increasing emphasis on sustainable service delivery. The Environmental Sustainability Plan, which was drafted and…
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Creating a healthy community
The City’s services, facilities and infrastructure – such as child care centres, schools, aged care, shops, public transport and employment – all influence who moves…
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Creating a healthy organisation
Moonee Valley City Council continues to strive to be a creative and innovative organisation, able to address the challenges facing the city to improve the…
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Election 2007 in full swing – In the rough and tumble of it all how will Councils and communities fare?
2007 Federal Election has so far lived up to most predictions. FOCUS approached the Minister for Local Government, Jim Lloyd, and Shadow Minister Kate Lundy…
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