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Smart WaterMark promotes water wise products
In December 2006, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister with responsibility for water policy, Malcolm Turnbull, launched the Smart Approved WaterMark campaign to industry…
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Communication is more effective for trained mediators*
Trained mediators demonstrate effective communication techniques in and out of mediation. They are better able to listen, facilitate group discussions, manage conflict, negotiate and support…
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Coffs Harbour recruits record number of female lifeguards
For the first time, more female lifeguards than male have been recruited to keep Coffs Harbour’s beaches safe during this summer season. “We’ve always had…
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Pursuing social sustainability through partnerships
In a first for Australia, Adelaide City Council and the South Australian State Government have entered into a Social Sustainability Partnership Agreement. Established in 2005,…
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The Monitor delivers core communication
Located 520 kilometres north of Adelaide, the Municipal Council of Roxby Downs comprises the town of Roxby Downs and the Olympic Dam mine in South…
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Pushing for greater broadband access
Pittwater Council successfully moved a motion regarding supply of broadband services at the 2006 Local Government Association of New South Wales Annual Conference. The motion…
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Councils leading the way in broadband innovation
The Bendigo Community Telco has been sited in the Australian Local Government Association’s 2006-2007 State of the Regions report as an example for Local Government…
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Metro Manila seeks links with Australian Councils
During November 2006, Councillor Allan Green from Blacktown City Council in New South Wales spent a week in the Philippines as part of a study…
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Wollongong launches discussion on infrastructure bonds
Wollongong City Council has issued a discussion paper aiming to gain support for Federal taxation incentives for investors in community infrastructure. The Local Government Infrastructure…
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Commit to Kyoto protocols now!
In the December edition of FOCUS we ran an article on Fremantle City Council committing to the Kyoto protocol. After much investigation, we have found…
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Council assistance required in fox DNA project
The feral fox is a major pest in Australia, costing $227.5 million annually in stock and biodiversity losses, as well as money spent trying to…
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National Timber Councils Taskforce formed
In November, Mayors, Councillors and CEOs representing Councils with an interest in sustainable forestry from across Australia unanimously agreed to form a National Timber Councils…
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