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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Bill Mitchell, President of the Western Australian…
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Hobart demonstrates its best practice risk management
The Civic Mutual Plus (CMP) Risk Management Awards recognise initiatives that have improved community safety, reducing or eliminating injuries and losses that can lead to…
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RiskeProfiling A risk management tool for Local Government
A risk management tool for Local Government RiskeProfiling is a cost effective, user friendly, risk management tool that has been designed for Councils by Councils.…
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Tampa won’t go away
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * Andrew Podger retired last month as the Public Service Commissioner – around 35 years service, former head of…
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Second Trans-Tasman Mainstreet and Town Centre Conference
Building on the success of the inaugural Trans-Tasman Conference held in Melbourne last year which brought together over 500 people involved in town and city…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we feature a Councillor from Western Australia. Councillor Elsia Archer, President Shire of Derby/West Kimberley, Western Australia Q. How long…
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Union view on IR changes for Local Government
By Paul Slape * Local Government employees will be greatly affected by the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Industrial Relations Laws, which are due to…
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Recognising Council high achievers
At the 2005 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Canberra, FOCUS invited delegates to nominate an individual or team from their Council who is…
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Technology improves access for Brisbane’s homeless
As our reliance on telecommunications and the Internet grows, there is an increasing divide between those who have access to new technologies and those who…
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Remote communities take responsibility to curb water crisis *
The first major shipment of domestic and commercial Airwater machines, which produce water from the moisture in the air, have arrived in Australia. The capacity…
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Council workers go mobile using latest technology
Getting key information to and from field workers is a critical part of many Council operations. Whether it be details about equipment, work orders, inspections,…
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Something for the holidays
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * August is a time for holidays in England. Many in Local Government will be flying off to even…
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