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Call to increase volunteers
Hobsons Bay City Council in Melbourne’s west has launched two programs aimed at increasing rates of volunteering among older members of its community. The two…
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Local Government supports learning communities
In a recent survey, Local Governments and other groups have called for improvements to the Learning Communities Catalyst web site at www.lcc.edu.au The Adult Learning…
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Workplace planning – why it can’t wait any longer
With up to 60 per cent of Local Government employees aged between 35 to 55 years and only a few Victorian Councils undertaking formal succession…
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Lean on me at Launceston
Launceston Council’s Lean on Me: A day in the life of Total Workforce is about communicating the human aspects of Council’s outdoor crew. Total Workforce…
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Saving time, saving money, saving lives*
It’s rare to find a product that truly is cutting edge technology, with the benefits of saving time, money and lives. Brisbane based e-learning development…
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Message from the Minister
Following the return of the Howard Government to office, I was delighted to be reappointed as the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads and…
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More funding for local roads
The Australian Government has renewed the Roads to Recovery programme for a further four years and will direct $1.35 billion to about 700 councils to…
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Improving regional welcoming strategies
The Regional Women’s Advisory Council was established in 1999 by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, John Anderson, to provide…
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Regional Partnerships
The Australian Government’s approach to regional development is to work in partnership with communities, government and the private sector to foster the development of self…
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Local Governments making harmony happen
21 March is Harmony Day Harmony Day happens on March 21 each year and is a time when Australians come together to reflect on and…
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Partnerships: delivering integrated solutions
In a national first, the Perth Area Consultative Committee (Perth ACC) partnered with the South West Group of Councils and the Department of Transport and…
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Building partnerships in the community
Our Community Pty Ltd, in partnership with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Municipal Association of Victoria, deliver the national brokerage service…
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