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28th February, 2007 MAV president Gross reappointed MAV president Gross reappointed By Staff Writer Municipal Association of Victoria president Dick Gross has been re-elected to the role for a further two years after successfully contesting a general election. He was elected by the 79 MAV representatives who comprise State Council, the governing body of the Association....
26th February, 2007 IPWEA reforms Victorian division IPWEA reforms Victorian division By Staff Writer The Victorian Division of the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEA) has reformed. According to IPWEA president, Maurice Stabb, the re-establishment of the division heralds a new era for addressing engineering skills shortages in local...
22nd February, 2007 Randwick takes out top NSW council honours Randwick takes out top NSW council honours By Staff Writer Randwick City Council has won the annual A.R. Bluett Memorial Award – arguably highest accolade a NSW council can aspire to. The award is presented each year to the council that, in the opinion of the trustees, has made the greatest relative progress. The...
22nd February, 2007 Councils urged to show shady behaviour Councils urged to show shady behaviour By Staff Writer Victorian councils are encouraged to showcase initiatives that help protect their communities from skin cancer by entering the 2007 SunSmart Shade Awards. SunSmart manager Kylie Strong says councils who provide shade in their communities are helping...
22nd February, 2007 Queensland and NSW ramp up road safety Queensland and NSW ramp up road safety By Staff Writer A new NSW education initiative gives young drivers the chance to help design a road safety campaign in the hope of getting the message out to their peers. Designed by the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority, www.pimpourads.com will attempt to engage young drivers...
19th February, 2007 Employment program to help indigenous job seekers Employment program to help indigenous job seekers By Staff Writer The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) will train twelve Indigenous jobseekers from the Hinchinbrook Shire as part of a $31,240 Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative grant. “This project will help participants gain the skills...
15th February, 2007 Generating interest in energy alternative Generating interest in energy alternative By Jane Garcia An innovative cogeneration project providing power and air conditioning for Hornsby Shire Council’s Central Library is about to realise its potential and enter a phase of commercialisation. In order to help the council meet its target of reducing...
14th February, 2007 WaterWise Rebate Scheme breaks records in Queensland WaterWise Rebate Scheme breaks records in Queensland By Adam Coleman Queensland’s Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme last week paid a record $2.34 million in rebates throughout Queensland for water tanks, water-efficient washing machines and dual-flush toilet suites. “The Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme...
12th February, 2007 Queensland program aims to reengage youths Queensland program aims to reengage youths By Staff Writer Two hundred and sixty nine ‘at risk’ South-West Queensland youths aged between 15 and 17 will be given the opportunity to earn a second chance to learn under the Queensland Government's Get Set For Work Program in 2007-08. Originally...
12th February, 2007 Iemma and Debnam square off online Iemma and Debnam square off online By Staff Writer In an Australian first, NSW Premier Morris Iemma and Opposition Leader Peter Debnam have used online video pitches to unveil their pitch for voters in next month’s state election. The videos are available at no cost at news.ninemsn.com.au/nswdecides Hilary...

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2007 Australian Government News & Press Releases