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Retaining green parks, reserves and leisure areas*
Most regions in Australia are now facing water restriction measures of some level. Restrictions in some areas are stricter than others but the time has…
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Alternative energy – time to get serious
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Resources boom. Sunny people. The world’s most liveable cities. A very stable democracy. Why don’t the international money markets…
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Information on demand:
It has been said that information is power – but to be of any use the massage needs to be readily accessible where and when…
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Economic development gets its first national body
The National Local Government Economic Development Conference is set to launch the nation’s first national professional body for economic development and practitioners in Local Government:…
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Historic cemetery guided tour
Rockhampton City Council is offering guided tours of its historic Southside Cemetery. Held during the winter months, the tours focus on fascinating stories of people…
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Launceston’s support for Pulp Mill has conditions
Launceston City Council has considered community concerns about air pollution, effluent outfall, traffic increases and water usage that could arise from the proposed Gunns pulp…
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Aerodrome development generating business, tourism and jobs
As one of the most progressive rural towns in the Riverina region in New South Wales, Temora Shire Council is in the process of revitalising…
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Fremantle’s blessing of the fleet
In October, the City of Fremantle captured people hook, line and sinker with its annual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. The Blessing of the Fleet…
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Nowra to become the cultural heart of the Shoalhaven
Located less than two hours from Sydney, Shoalhaven City Council’s main shopping and business centre, Nowra, will soon become a cultural hub for the south…
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Motivating budding entrepreneurs
Most communities are full of people with fabulous ideas for new businesses. Yet close to two thirds of all businesses fail within their first two…
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Part time work for students
By Ross Moody* Part time work in Councils for students studying engineering may be another tool in addressing the skills shortage and at the same…
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Recruitment made easy*
Clexan-Peak Personnel is an Australian owned company specialising in the recruitment of professional, technical and industrial personnel (contract and permanent). The principles and consultants have…
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