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Computerised accounting solution for rates
Recent changes to the financial reporting requirements of Local Government in Western Australia have prompted an innovative response from a chartered accountancy firm. Using both…
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Atherton Tablelands GIS
Atherton Tablelands Geographic Information System (@GIS), is looking beyond the traditional areas of Local Government for applications to help the community and businesses. Business Operations…
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Learning lessons from modernisation agenda
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Since 1998 there have been more than 20 Central Government policy initiatives designed to modernise and improve performance…
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Future directions in asset management
An interview with Mike Bruty, Assets & Capital Works Manager at Campaspe In his 28 year career in Local Government, Mike Bruty has seen much…
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Victorian Councils benefit from reduced transaction costs *
Victorian Councils are receiving reduced transaction rates for using Postbillpay thanks to an agreement between Australia Post and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). A…
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Adelaide’s sponsorship and grants scheme
From time to time, all spheres of Government can encounter administrative and political difficulties when providing external funding assistance to community groups. To avoid such…
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Integrating the technical with the financial
Asset Management a key focus at Adelaide conference The next big step in asset management will be integrating the technical aspects with long term financial…
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Engineer shortage
IPWEA says there are three things Councils can do now! It’s official! Civil engineers have been declared an endangered species. Or in officialese “the occupation…
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APS Benefits celebrating 100 years*
APS Benefits this year will celebrate its centenary and launch a number of new products. After starting as a funeral fund for Melbourne postal workers…
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Special rate levy to improve lake
Lake Macquarie City Council has received approval from New South Wales Minister for Local Government, Tony Kelly, for a special rate levy over the next…
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Honesty and transparency is the key
For the third successive year, Victoria’s Knox Council has taken out a Gold Award for Annual Reporting Excellence at the Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA). “The…
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Hastings sees multiple benefits in new asset management system
Hastings Council will reap significant benefits from integrating the new AUTHORITY Asset and Infrastructure Management (AIM) application seamlessly with financials, GIS and work orders, as…
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