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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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Sarina Shire Council responds to growth
Strategically located on the coast in Central Queensland, Sarina Shire is the perfect location for both people seeking a sea change, and miners working in…
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Sharing water supply infrastructure
Sarina Shire Council and Mackay City Council recently signed an agreement to share water supply infrastructure. The agreement ensures Sarina will have a secure water…
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Sarina sugar shed: miniature mill, massive experience
Visitors to Sarina Shire will be able to experience a year round educational and tasting experience at the Sarina Sugar Shed, a mini sugar mill…
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Centre for Innovation and Excellence tackles social economic issues
Sarina Shire Council, in a joint effort with the community, a local high school and local businesses, has developed the Centre for Innovation and Excellence…
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Sustainable unit complex benefits residents and the community
Located six kilometres from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Clayfield will soon be home to the city’s first sustainable unit complex, Viret at Clayfield. Currently…
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Liverpool helps residents reduce tap water demand
Liverpool City Council has developed a draft Community Water Conservation Strategy to assist residents to reduce their demand on tap water. This follows Liverpool’s Water…
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Third National Buying Green Conference
The 3rd National Buying Green Conference will be staged in Perth on 25 and 26 May 2006. It will be hosted by the WA Local…
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Local Shires a model for water quality campaign
Nine Local Governments in the Peel-Harvey catchment area of Western Australia are setting an example for Local Governments around Australia on how Councils can work…
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LG Professionals – the next generation
For its annual conference staged on 16 and 17 February, Victoria’s Local Government Professionals (LGPro) chose the theme ‘The Next Generation’. LGPro President, John Bennie,…
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