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Clarence recycled water scheme takes out Tas Excellence Awards
Association of Tasmania Awards for Excellence were announced on 31 May. Clarence City Council took out the overall award, as well as the Sustainable Communities…
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New Smartview magnifies world of ideas for the vision impaired
Shoalhaven City Council’s Nowra Library has purchased a new Smartview video magnifier, which allows vision impaired people to read, fill out forms or write letters…
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Resourcing assistance to metropolitan and regional Local Government
By Steve Norman* In the current employment market, using the services of a proven recruiter is essential to maximise your ability to locate and attract…
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National consistency for asset management and financial planning
“Infrastructure management and service delivery levels are key issues now and always have been,” said John Truman, President of the Institute of Public Works Engineering…
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Tasmanians learn the art of survival
In opening the 95th Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) Conference, President Mike Gaffney said the theme, ‘The Art of Survival’, is crucial in Local…
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Improving services in a climate of change
At the beginning of 2006, Moreland City Council commenced a major IT project, iETEC (Integrated E-Technology), which will see the replacement and extension of its…
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Destination Daylesford plan swings into top gear
A vision for tourism in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs for the next decade is being developed into a ten year plan known as ‘Destination Daylesford’.…
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Berri Barmera wastewater reuse project under way
Centrally located in South Australia’s Riverland, Berri Barmera Council is in the process of constructing two new lagoon based wastewater treatment plants as part of…
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Campbelltown City Council top in waste management
Campbelltown City Council in New South Wales was named Most Improved in contamination management for kerbside collected organics at the recent inaugural Compost Ball. Council…
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Future directions in environmental management
Future Directions is a regular feature. This month we interviewed Gavin Mountjoy, Manager Sustainability and Environment, Maribyrnong City Council, Victoria. As Manager Sustainability and Environment…
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Waterless composting toilets*
Water shortages around the country are renewing attention on the benefits of waterless composting toilets. Using no water, they can save around one third of…
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Thuringowa takes out State award for sustainability
In May, Thuringowa City Council’s QNI Eco Active Centre took out a major category at the Queensland EPA Sustainable Industries Awards staged in Brisbane. Now…
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