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Leading Practice Seminar series: Local Government ‘showing it off’ in Tas, NSW, WA and SA
Nowadays there is much talk about the need for capacity building in Local Government. Unfortunately the tyranny of distance can often lead individual Councils to…
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Local Government partnership to help manage emergencies
A dedicated Community Development Branch has been created within Emergency Management Australia (EMA) in Canberra to improve dialogue and increase coordination of the Australian Government’s…
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Inspire innovate and lead – through Corporate Social Responsibility
A leading exponent of Corporate Social Responsibility in the United Kingdom is visiting Australia in February to address leaders in the business, not for profit…
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2005 – The challenges ahead
President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), Councillor Paul Bell, believes that the major challenge for the ALGA team and State Associations during 2005…
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New ALGA Executive 2004–2006
Following the defeat of former ALGA President, Ms Rae Perry, at Local Government elections in Victoria in November, President of the Local Government Association of…
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Editorial
Australia’s three spheres of government have acted quickly to provide aid to tsunami ravaged areas in South Asia and Africa. With $1 billion pledged by…
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Top range of speakers for LGPro’s 2005 Conference
International and national experts will take the stage as keynote speakers at LGPro’s 2005 Annual Conference to be held at Melbourne Park Function Centre on…
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FOCUS tops media survey
Local Government FOCUS recently commissioned the Centre for Local Government Research to undertake a survey about Local Government publications with Local Government representatives. Telephone surveys…
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Adelaide recognised for its heritage work
Adelaide City Council has been recognised for its track record in preserving historic buildings by Australia’s peak architectural body. The Royal Australian Institute of Architects…
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Golfing great launches the Growling Frog
Whittlesea Council in Victoria has unveiled a new golf course that meets both the needs of discerning golfers and stringent environmental standards. Graham Marsh, one…
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It’s raining horses!
The Good Oil by Rod Brown* The Deputy Prime Minister allegedly offers the independent member for New England an overseas posting to skedaddle. The Federal…
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Environmental award for beach management
The influx of eight million visitors each year to Manly beaches on Sydney’s north shore has meant that firm steps need to be taken to…
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