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16th July, 2007
Calls for national city strategy
Calls for national city strategy
By Staff Writer
The Council of Capital City Lord Mayors (CCLM) is seeking a new partnership with the Federal Government aimed at "boosting productivity and attracting capital, business investment, a skilled-up workforce and strategies to promote innovation".
The group...
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16th July, 2007
Politicians find their space online
Politicians find their space online
By Staff Writer
Social networking website myspace.com has launched an IMPACT channel for people interested in politics, and social and environmental change. The channel will allow politicians and community groups to engage with one another, and promote greater public involvement...
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11th July, 2007
QLD climate change guide a first for councils
QLD climate change guide a first for councils
By Adam Coleman
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has developed a guide to help Queensland councils take action on emerging climate change challenges. According to LGAQ president Paul Bell the guide is the first of its kind in Australia.
“We...
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5th July, 2007
Atmosphere right for education about greenhouse gas technologies
Atmosphere right for education about greenhouse gas technologies
By Jane Garcia
Public and government interest in climate change and greenhouse gas emissions has grown rapidly over the past year.
However, the majority of people participating in a survey conducted by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT)...
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5th July, 2007
Personal guide to managing work-life balance
Personal guide to managing work-life balance
By Staff Writer
Workplaces can help staff cope more effectively with work-family conflict by providing a range of strategies that recognise individual differences rather than a 'one-size, fits all' approach.
A Queensland study of more than 300 adults from a range of...
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4th July, 2007
Rate increases needed for NSW councils
Rate increases needed for NSW councils
By Staff Writer
The Local Government and Shires Association of NSW has welcomed the State Government’s decision to increase the rate variations for 28 councils for the 2007/08 financial year.
The rate increases are crucial to ensuring NSW communities have...
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4th July, 2007
Melbourne decides against illegal brothel strategy
Melbourne decides against illegal brothel strategy
By Staff Writer
Following a meeting with the Municipial Association of Victoria (MAV), Melbourne City Council has decided against using private investigators again to help shut down illegal brothels.
The council halted the practice months ago of paying...
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3rd July, 2007
Randwick calls on budding artists
Randwick calls on budding artists
By Adam Coleman
Randwick City Council in Sydney is inviting children and young people from the area to participate in a unique bus painting project aiming to improve young people's involvement with the community.
Coordinated by Randwick City Council and other agencies, the programm...
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