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And in Other News...Honour for IPAA VPNational Vice President of the Institute of Public administration Australia (IPAA), Yehudi Blacher has been honoured with a Public Service Medal. Mr Blacher PSM received the award for outstanding public service in the instigation, promotion and implementation of innovative reforms in public administration. He is a former Secretary of the Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development. New weather office A new weather observation office has been opened at Geraldton by the Bureau of Meteorology. The $3.3 million Geraldton office is part of a total federal funding program of $34 million to upgrade 12 of the Bureau’s oldest meteorological offices. The Geraldton office is staffed by three people and operates seven days a week. Police warn on photos Police are warning women to be careful when providing personal information online. The warning comes after two WA women became victims of an extortion threat after a person they met online told them they would receive a modelling contract if they forwarded nude photographs and full details for the job application. Officers advised the public never to send naked images of themselves to anyone online or provide personal details to someone they didn’t know. Contractors shortlisted Three contractors have been shortlisted for construction of the Perth Waterfront inlet and public spaces. The companies, Leighton/Broad, John Holland and a consortium of Brookfield Multiplex and Georgiou were each successful in their initial bids. The contract is worth an estimated $200 million. Community Awards open Nominations have opened for the 2012 Community Services Excellence Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding work by community service organisations and individuals across Western Australia. Nominations close on Friday, 2 March 2012 and the awards presentation will take place on 9 May. More information is available from this PS News link. Elephant celebrates birthday Tricia the Asian Elephant has celebrated her 55th birthday. The longest Perth Zoo resident has proven to still be popular among visitors despite her age. The elephant herd at the zoo is made up of Tricia, her 22-year-old female companion Permai and 22-year-old male elephant Putra Mas. Edition 122, 31 January 2012
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