April
April 28, 2007
The world’s largest cities have a big role to play in the fight against climate change. As cities are responsible for three-quarters of the world’s energy consumption, the world’s 40 largest cities meet every two years at the C40 Large […]
April 27, 2007
How CAN local government attract excellence in economic development officers? What about some more challenging advertisements to attract business winners who might really ‘progress’ rural areas? Out of exasperation with the slow rate of progress in rural areas we have […]
April 27, 2007
The Mindil Beach Sunset Market – run by a non-profit association – involves 270 small businesses and employs for more than 1000 locals, contributing an estimated $15 million to the local economy each year. There were fireworks as well as […]
April 26, 2007
There is a huge amount of interest in power-assisted electric bikes! After reading Ray Fealy’s comments in ‘Electric bike ‘limits’…can we change the law?‘ Graham Bradshaw, EO of the Retail Cycle Traders Industry – the national association for specialist bicycle […]
April 25, 2007
Australia For All, a one stop shop for accessible tourism in Australia launches. Are you a small tourist business looking for a niche market? This may be your competitive edge! Australia For All is a tourism devoted to accommodation and […]
April 24, 2007
The ANZ Bank plans to hire more indigenous rural and regional staff Great to hear ANZ chief executive John McFarlane announcing plans to recruit at least 300 young indigenous trainees by 2009, and and to promote 20 indigenous employees on […]
April 22, 2007
Seeing the breadth and passion of grassroots action groups in North America, the UK, Ireland and a few here in Oz – all working towards a sustainable future – I am amazed there has been NO news coverage of their […]
April 22, 2007
A community concept unites a drought stricken Victorian district Camperdown’s Community Garden idea has evolved as a means to enhancing the skills of local ‘Work for the Dole’ participants and Cooinda clients – mentally inhibited adults over eighteen. But essentially […]
April 22, 2007
‘Learn how to get your customers talking about you – and win those repeat visits’ is an approach discussed in the most recent Tourism Tasmania Newsletter. The following seems to make very good sense – it would be great to […]
April 21, 2007
Here is a problem and what seems a sensible suggestion that should be considered by the ‘authorities’ if we/they are serious about emissions and sustainable development in all its dimensions…….. The PWF article ‘Melbourne to Sydney? An electric bike is […]
April 21, 2007
This big umbrella, The Australian Collaboration brings together some of Australia’s highest profile community organisations. You can lose yourself in it for hours as it investigates: social, cultural and environmental interests; acts as a forum for exchanging ideas and information […]
April 20, 2007
Restaurants raise $113,450 for programs to help the homeless You might remember our report of StreetSmart Australia, the charity campaign run Melbourne and Sydney restaurateurs, last year. The campaign, which started in the UK, involves participating restaurants over the period […]