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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we profile two Councillors from Tasmania. Mayor Lynne Laycock, Devonport City Council, Tasmania Q. How long have you been on…
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Kalamunda: extensive services for all
If you’ve ever flown into Perth and wondered at those vast tracts of forest on the city’s doorstep, you’ve already discovered the Shire of Kalamunda…
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IPWEA Engineering Excellence Awards
Public Works Professionals: Getting on with the job The IPWEA NSW Engineering Excellence Awards were presented at the Annual Conference Gala Dinner on 22 May…
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IPWEA/RTA Local Government Road Safety Strategy
The IPWEA/RTA Local Government Road Safety Strategy works to raise the priority of road safety in Local Government. This is achieved through support for Council…
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Queensland Councils place key emphasis on water during Local Government Week 2006
With the theme ‘Safeguarding Our Communities’ Water’, over 100 Queensland Councils participated in Local Government Week 2006 which ran from 15-21 May. Informative activities and…
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Local Government office professionals seminar a great success
The Local Government Personal Assistants Network (LGPAN) is a group of executive and personal assistants who organise an annual one day seminar for Local Government…
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Small Shire makes big impact on the environment
The Shire of Bruce Rock in Western Australia’s central wheat belt region is taking huge steps towards creating a sustainable, plastic bag free township. Located…
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New recycling facility saves 30,000 tonnes from landfill*
Located in Melbourne, Australia’s most technologically advanced glass recycling facility is set to recover and recycle an extra 30,000 tonnes of glass every year. Visy…
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Future directions in environmental management
An interview with Adele Gliddon, Environmental Health Officer at the City of Launceston in Tasmania There have been many changes in the environmental health field…
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Ryde moves to hi tech recycling
In a mammoth effort spanning April and May, Ryde City Council has distributed almost 100,000 brand new bins to its residents. The new service will…
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Whittlesea City a winner in 2005 ‘Livcom’ awards*
Victoria’s City of Whittlesea’s achievements were recognised in the finals of Livcom, the world’s most prestigious finals for liveable communities. Whittlesea was awarded the 2005…
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Noosa River Plan a winner
Noosa Council has received a Healthy Waterways Government Award for the protection of its iconic waterway under the Noosa River Plan. These awards recognise efforts…
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