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Visibility the key as Noosa switches to whole of Council Civica system*
Noosa Council is implementing the final stages of an enterprise wide, whole of Council computer solution by switching from a standalone financials package to the…
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Brighton introduces flat rating system
Located approximately 25 kilometres northeast of Hobart in Tasmania, Brighton Council has introduced a fairer flat rate system that is set to revolutionise the way…
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Sustainable management of Infrastructure: An essential part of doing business
The following is an abridged version of a paper delivered recently by Chris Champion, CEO of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia, at the…
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CJD Volvo MATRIS When information is king*
How much do you really know about the condition of your construction equipment? Is it operating in a way that makes it the productive asset…
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Electronic workflow system improves efficiency
Blue Mountains City Council recently completed the implementation of an electronic works management system for the maintenance of its parks and roads. Using this new…
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Service and support through lifecycle of trucks*
Isuzu Australia Limited’s (IAL) three year ‘Customer Care Project’ initiative is nearing completion. During this time some 700 IAL head office, zone office and dealer…
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Summit offers international investment opportunities
Hundreds of senior civic and business leaders from cities throughout the Asia Pacific region will converge on Brisbane from 31 August to 3 September for…
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Difficult times bring out the best in people
By Janet Dore* On Friday 8 June 2007 the world watched as the coal ship Pasha Bulker swept to shore in heavy seas at Newcastle’s…
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Dial Before You Dig – an invaluable national service*
Hundreds of thousands of kilometres of hidden underground pipes and cables carry essential services to households and businesses each and every day of the year.…
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Cosmopolitan city celebrates 50 years
On 1 July 2007, Darwin City Council commemorated its 50th anniversary with birthday celebrations and placing of a time capsule in Darwin’s Civic Park. It…
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Discover Darwin
Darwin is Australia’s northernmost capital city and probably the most cosmopolitan in Australia with more than 60 nationalities and some 80 ethnic groups represented. Just…
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ALGA’s National General Assembly heads north
In addition to the Australian Sister Cities Association conference, Darwin is also looking forward to hosting delegates to the Australian Local Government Association’s 2007 National…
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