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Recovering, recycling and reusing
In May 2007, Randwick City Council won a prestigious award for its new recycling centre. The centre processes building and road construction material as well…
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Council commits to community initiatives
On the buses Children and young people in the City of Randwick helped to design the artwork and paint two State Transit buses in a…
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Vote 1 for roads and transport: Delivering on the Local Government strategy
In opening this year’s National Local Roads and Transport Congress, President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Councillor Paul Bell, said the recent Newcastle…
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Editorial: long term planning key to sustainability
In this edition we are featuring various Councils’ approaches to addressing the challenges of financial sustainability and asset management (refer pages 11 to 20). With…
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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 Paul Bell, President of the Local Government…
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UN environment award for Darebin’s travel scheme
Darebin City Council’s Going Places travel reward scheme recently won a United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) award. Council was presented with the Best Specific…
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Walk, cycle, play in Caloundra
Caloundra residents can enjoy their unique natural environment while staying healthy with the recent release of a guide detailing the City’s many bikeways, pathways and…
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New sustainable Civic Centre and Library
The City of Victor Harbor has recently relocated to its new Civic Centre and Library.Designed in accordance with current environmentally sustainable development (ESD) practices, the…
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The buzz factor
The Good Oil * by Rod Brown You spend a few days or hours in a city, or a country town, and you can feel…
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Young managers lead the way
Each year, Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Queensland recognises the contribution and efforts of young managers in Local Government who have made innovative and valuable…
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Torres Youth Council continues strong growth
Torres Shire’s Youth Council provides an important link between youth and Local Government. The Youth Council was reactivated in 2006 to promote discussion of important…
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Pathways centre looking forward
South Australia’s City of Playford continues to provide ‘pathways’ for Indigenous youth through its Marni Waendi Indigenous Transition Pathways Centre. The centre aims to provide…
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