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Population policy: Prosperity through People
The State Government adopted and distributed a Population Policy for the State, ‘Prosperity through People’, in March 2004. This advocates a population increase for the…
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Tackling the graffiti blight
Every year, Councils across Australia are spending millions of dollars removing graffiti from public places. If we add to this the clean up for Federal…
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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 Geoff Lake, President of the Municipal Association…
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Toowoomba raises the bar with community safety
In 1995, Queensland’s Toowoomba City Council introduced its City Safe program to enhance public safety and the wellbeing of residents and visitors to Toowoomba. Some…
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Cooperative approach for flood management
Launceston City Council is working with the Tasmanian State Government on a flood management program after limitations were recently identified in the City’s outdated flood…
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Mobile graffiti reporting system: more than just the clean up*
All Local Governments would realise that there is so much more to graffiti management that just the clean up. Working with the City of Perth,…
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Tyre recycling – new agendas to help Councils
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* Used tyres in Australia are a major environmental problem for local Councils. Around 56 per cent of used tyres…
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Study highlights new opportunities
In February, Victorian Minister for Innovation and Regional Development, John Brumby, launched new research that has investigated how Victoria can establish itself as one of…
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Safeguarding our communities’ water is Qld Local Government Week theme
From 15-21 May, Queensland Councils and their local communities will celebrate Local Government Week – Safeguarding our Communities’ Water. The week provides an opportunity for…
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Balloons Galore help with LG Week festivities
Last year, Bundaberg City Council held a variety of activities during Local Government Week. Council ran two free movies at the Moncrieff Theatre, with a…
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Local Government’s role in economic development
By John Noronha* In an increasingly competitive global market it has never been so important for Local Governments to prepare effective economic development strategies. Sustainable…
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Councillor profiles
Councillor Profiles is a regular feature. This month we are featuring two Councillors from Queensland. Councillor Frank Beveridge, Deputy Mayor, Charters Towers City Council, Queensland…
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