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Nara City, located in the Kansai region of western Japan, boasts a population of approximately 350,000 (as of 1 Feb 2024). It is easily acce…
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Sister Cities Australia 2023 National Conference(12 Oct)
On 12 October, the Sister Cities Australia 2023 National Conference was held in Wyndham, Victoria. It has been four years since the face-to-face conference was
… Outbound Student Delegation farewelled by Campbelltown Council at a mayoral reception(13 Sep)
On 13 September, 15 students were honoured to be farewelled by Campbelltown Council at a mayoral reception. They will visit their sister city, Koshigaya, Saita
Koshigaya Inbound Delegation Welcome Reception(31 July)
On 31 July, The Koshigaya Inbound Delegation Welcome Reception was held by the Mayor of Campbelltown City to commemorate the visit of 15 high school students fro
… CLAIR Forum 2024(11 Mar)
On 11 March, CLAIR Sydney held the CLAIR Forum 2024 in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS
The Emperor of Japan’s Birthday Reception in Australia in February(Canberra 13, Brisbane 22, Perth 23, Sydney 28)
A reception celebrating the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan was held at the Official Residences of the Ambassador and Consulate-General of Japan.
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… Taituarā Annual Conference 2023(22-24 Nov)
The Taituarā Annual Conference 2023 was held from 22 to 24 November in Hawke’s Bay and was attended by local government officials from all around New Zealand.
The
… New South Wales Local Government Association (LGNSW) 2023 Annual Meeting(12-14 Nov)
The LGNSW 2023 Annual Meeting was held in Parramatta from the 12 to 14 November.
Around 800 people participated, including local government leaders and council
… New Zealand Local Government (LGNZ) 2023 Conference(Christchurch)(26‐28 July)
LGNZ 2023 Conference was held in Christchurch from 26 to 28 July.
The number of participants was the largest ever, with more than 750 people from all over New Zeala
Australian Local Government Association 2023 National General Assembly (Canberra)(13-16 June)
From June 13th to 16th, the Australian Local Government Association’s 2023 annual National General Assembly was held in Canberra, with approximately 1
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The sister city relationship between Nagoya City and City of Sydney will celebrate its 45th anniversary in 2025.The Nagoya City official who came to Australia to participate in the Australian Multiculturalism Study Tour hosted by CLAIR Sydney, paid a visit to Sydney City Town Hall on Friday 24 November, and we assisted his visit. In addition to sharing information on the status of exchanges between the two cities’ sister zoos (Taronga Zoo and Higashiyama Zoo) and international exchanges in Nagoya City, a preliminary meeting was held for Deputy Mayor Matsuo’s visit to Sydney for December 2023.With the landmark year only two years away, CLAIR Sydney will continue to support the exchanges between the two cities.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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2022/2023 CLAIR Forum
On 3 March, CLAIR Sydney held the CLAIR Forum 2023 in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Public Policy and Governance (UTS: IPPG).
This year’s theme was ‘Multisectoral Approach for Regional Revitalisation’. At the event, two members from CLAIR Sydney and Carol Mills from UTS: IPPG and Andrew Francis from Parkes Council made a comprehensive presentation each on local government policies and strategies that have revitalised local communities and economies in Japan and Australia during the current ongoing pandemic.
Date: Friday 3 March 2023
Venue: The Japan Foundation, Sydney – Seminar Room
Speakers and topics:
– Ms Shimizu (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)
Sustainable Urban Development Project in the Tokyo Bay Area
– Prof Mills (Director, Institute for Public Policy and Governance, University of Technology Sydney)
Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations for Sustainable Urban Development with Reference to Sydney Parklands
– Mr Inoue (Assistant Director, CLAIR Sydney)
Approaches taken by Mihara City to Tackle Population Decline
– Mr Francis (Director Infrastructure and Strategic Futures, Parkes Council)
Local Governments Collaborating with Organisations with Reference to the Parkes Special Activation Precinct
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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The latest issue of our correspondence is released.
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