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Registrations open for Helsinki!

Registrations are open for the 2012 Triennial World Congress on Municipal Engineering of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME) .

The Congress is being held in Helsinki, Finland 4-10 June 2012.

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National News Blog

IPCC urges governments to plan for disasters

Mar 31, 2012 5:22 AM

Sustainability

The peak international body on climate change says all countries are becoming vulnerable to extremes in weather, and... more

Self-reliant communities essential with climate change

Mar 21, 2012 5:36 PM

Sustainability

Communities must build resilience to natural disasters and can no longer expect governments to step in and save them.... more

Town Flush With Savings ...Sidewalks Made of Toilets!

Mar 15, 2012 2:16 AM

Sustainability

In Bellingham, Washington USA, the sidewalks are paved with toilets — 400 discarded porcelain thrones ground up in... more

Climate Change is Continuing...

Mar 14, 2012 10:44 PM

Sustainability

The CSIRO & ABM 2nd 'State of the Climate' report concludes that multiple lines of evidence show that global... more

Experts predict surge in floods

Mar 12, 2012 4:18 AM

Sustainability

An article in today's SMH comments on expected changes in weather patterns associated with global warming.... more

Short Film on How Cities Will Drive Global Change

Mar 6, 2012 7:41 PM

Sustainability

Watch A Fascinating Short Film On How Cities Will Drive Global Change Cities are the future, and innovations... more

IPWEA makes Submission to Senate Inquiry into Skills Shortages in Engineering

Mar 4, 2012 1:12 PM

Ask Your Mates Open Forum

Local government must not be the forgotten sector in the Senate Inquiry into the Shortage of Engineering & ... more

IPWEA Appoints a new National Director Sustainability

Feb 29, 2012 1:05 AM

Sustainability

IPWEA appoints new National Director Sustainability IPWEA has appointed Dr Stephen Lees as... more

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Upcoming Events

CPEE Maintenance & Rehabilitation - Understanding and Evaluating Options

May 22 - 23

Brisbane, QLD
Complete Streets Training Workshop (in-house)

May 24

Redcliffe, QLD
IPWEA (SA) Annual Conference 2012

May 25, 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM

Adelaide, SAau, Australia
IPWEA (SA) Excellence Awards Dinner 2012

May 25, 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Adelaide, SAau, Australia
Supervisors Workshop (in-house)

May 28 - 29

Gympie, QLD
NSW Powers & Duties of a LG Engineer Workshop

May 28 - 29

Armidale, NSW
NSW Timber Bridge Inspection & Maintenance Workshop

May 28 - 29

Walcha, NSW
Road Safety Audits

May 29 - 30

Brisbane, QLD
Complete Streets Training Workshop (in-house)

May 31

Caboolture, QLD
Road Safety Audit Refresher Course

May 31, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Brisbane, QLD
NSW Powers & Duties of a LG Engineer Workshop

May 31 - Jun 1

Armidale, NSW

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	New Practice Note 6: Long-term Financial Planning (FREE Online Version)

	International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM), 2011 new edition
	Australian Infrastructure Financial Management Guidelines, 2010
	Asset Management for Small Rural or Remote Communities (Sample Contents)

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RE:opportunity to experience the bush - NSW

By: Rodney Wallace, May 18, 2012 9:05 PM

Posted in: Ask Your Mates Open Forum

This discussion has been terrific and relevant. In my view, the cycle has turned and Engineering is coming back into vogue, as a career. However,... More
RE:opportunity to experience the bush - NSW

By: Frans Brouwer, May 17, 2012 10:27 PM

Posted in: Ask Your Mates Open Forum

William, Darron, Joshua and Rodney, This discussion may have gone "off-topic" to Anthony's main thrust of "opportunity to experience the bush",... More
RE:opportunity to experience the bush - NSW

By: William Barton, May 17, 2012 1:06 AM

Posted in: Ask Your Mates Open Forum

I'd like to echo Frans and Joshua's comments regarding work experience students. While it can be taxing on existing staff, a bit of planning prior... More
RE:opportunity to experience the bush - NSW

By: Darron Passlow, May 16, 2012 10:42 PM

Posted in: Ask Your Mates Open Forum

Josh and Frans, Good comments. I may be getting a bit off the topic "opportunity to experience the bush - NSW" but I think it is relevant. My comments... More
RE:opportunity to experience the bush - NSW

By: Joshua Devitt, May 15, 2012 8:36 PM

Posted in: Ask Your Mates Open Forum

Hi Frans, You're right, the negative attitude towards work experience students I've witnessed has been around the loss of experienced staff for... More
RE:Pathway protection

By: William Peach, May 15, 2012 1:51 AM

Posted in: Ask Your Mates Open Forum

G'day Adam It is a shame that there is so much litigation occurring because few persons will take responsibility for their own actions. I am a civil... More
RE:Adding Fluoride to Water Supply

By: Hugh Blake-Manson, May 14, 2012 10:06 PM

Posted in: Ask Your Mates Open Forum

If you want a NZ perspective, I suggest you talk to Mr Brent Manning (New Plymouth District Council). NP have recently gone through a review of... More