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The old family shack and the sea

Posted on 28 January 2014 by Peter Boyer

The changing face of seaside living has made coastal land management a trickier proposition and the need for solutions more urgent than ever. [28 January 2014 | Peter Boyer] With the dinghy pulled up on the beach a stone’s throw … Continue reading →

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Community: the true meaning of Christmas

Posted on 24 December 2013 by Peter Boyer

Whatever we may say about our neighbours, they’re an essential ingredient in our future. [24 December 2013 | Peter Boyer] What will you be doing tomorrow? Visiting relatives, or being visited by them? Going out with the family? Or perhaps … Continue reading →

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Local government weighs climate risks

Posted on 13 August 2013 by Peter Boyer

There’s no place like home. That’s why local government is a key to a successful climate strategy. [13 August 2013 | Peter Boyer] An unfortunate casualty of Kevin Rudd’s decision to go to an election on 7 September was a … Continue reading →

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