cover story
After the Deluge
As New Orleans approaches the fourth anniversary of the devastating Hurricane Katrina disaster, the city is learning some important lessons in recovery and resilience.

news
Rudd pumps $245m into local government
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd surprised local government at the recent meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government, by announcing a further $245 million investment in local government community infrastructure and sector reform initiatives.

No refuge as MAV fronts bushfire commission
The role of local government in emergency management planning has come under close scrutiny at the inquiry into the February bushfires in Victoria.

Newcastle, Carpentaria capture essence of innovation
Interest raised by this year’s Local Government Awards shows the growing need in the sector for shared innovation through a centre of excellence.

Preparing for the Boomer times
More needs to be known about the Baby Boomer generation if Australia is to properly service the biggest population group ever to hit old age.

news analysis
Holes in the bucket
A recent gathering of Australian water experts highlighted striking deficiencies in the nation’s water reform agenda.

feature
The landfill legacy
The Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme will have serious implications for waste management.

management
Now online: the fortunes of Monash
The City of Monash has become the first council in Australia to launch an online economic profile.

For the youth, by the youth
Q&A with Adam Ford, content editor of youthcentral, the Victorian Government’s website for young people.

procurement
Making a real impact through green purchasing
In these financially constrained and uncertain times, buying green is now more important than ever.

Feeling the heat
The current business turmoil brings the role of the chief procurement officer into sharp focus.

IT & comms
Guarding against cyber-bullies
Parents across the country will soon have access to a product that helps prevent cyber-bullying.

last word
City governments to lead the way on climate change
With most of the world’s population now living in urban areas, town and city councils are charged with the responsibility of reducing the impacts of climate change.

supplement
The Green Procurement Guide
Expert advice on purchasing the greenest products and services available.

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