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Message from the Minister
It has been a busy year so far for the Australian Government in terms of its Local Government responsibilities. The following is an update on…
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Tropical Cyclone Larry – Natural Disaster Relief Arrangements
On 20 March 2006, the North Queensland region surrounding Innisfail was devastated by a category 5 cyclone, Tropical Cyclone Larry. With wind speeds of up…
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Third Indigenous Road Safety Forum to be held in Broome
The third Indigenous Road Safety Forum will be held in Broome, Western Australia, from 23-25 October 2006. Reducing the involvement of Indigenous Australians in fatal…
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business.gov.au receives prestigious international award from the United Nations
Local councils may recognise business.gov.au for its easy to access business information but not as a big time award winner as it recently demonstrated with…
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Hobart City Council’s Botanical gardens to recycle rainwater
There is nothing more satisfying than finding a simple solution to several challenges. Hobart City Council has done just this. A clever plan to install…
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ACCELERATING NOW! conference supports Local Government excellence in greenhouse action
The Australian Greenhouse Office in the Department of the Environment and Heritage is a key supporter of Local Government excellence in greenhouse action. Some 214…
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Hot topics: recent publications from the BTRE
Doctors, nurses, teachers, tradespeople: Australia’s much discussed skill shortages are a hot topic in the media today. Skill Shortages in Australia’s Regions, the latest working…
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Building neighbourhood community harmony strategies for Local Government
The Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) is expected to announce later this year which community and Local Government projects will be funded under…
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Toowoomba puts water recycling firmly on the national agenda
As the driest continent on earth and with many areas suffering from prolonged drought, a number of our inland cities and towns are facing the…
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Editorial – Addressing the challenges of referenda
There is no doubt that grants and favourable policy decisions by the other spheres of government will hinge increasingly on Councils demonstrating three key things.…
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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 Bill Mitchell, President of the Western Australian…
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Regional Arts Australia National Conference
The Pacific Edge. Part Conference, Part Festival – All Art! will be staged Mackay, Queensland from 15-17 September 2006. The team from The Pacific Edge…
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