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Embracing tomorrow’s prosperity together
A highly successful conference, titled Embracing Tomorrow’s Prosperity, was held at Tom Price in Western Australia’s Ashburton Shire on 28 May 2004. The theme of…
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SA framework for customer service
A framework for customer service standards in Local Government has been developed by the Local Government Customer Services Network (South Australian Chapter). Launched in 2003,…
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New generation civic centre for Harlow
Harlow is one of several English towns constructed in the postwar period as New Towns. Orbiting London, the New Towns were seen primarily as a…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we have interviewed two Councillors from Victoria. Councillor Sean Rawson, Banyule City Council, Victoria Q. How long have you been…
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Recognising Council high achievers
At the 2004 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Melbourne FOCUS invited delegates to nominate an individual or team from their Council who has…
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Six step strategy for Councils to secure sustainable cities
A six point strategy was needed to secure a sustainable future for the nation’s cities and towns, President of the Australian Local Government Association, Councillor…
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The ECOEDGE Conference
Urban environments or urban disasters?10–11 February 2005 Cities around the world are in crisis. However, while many urban centres remain mired in environmental gridlock, a…
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Frogs with attitude are no croaking matter
New South Wales Sport and Recreation Minister, Sandra Nori, has praised the Balranald community for using the southern bell frog to attract more tourists to…
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Huon Valley’s bridge workbox a winner
Working under and around Huon Valley’s 180 bridges can be dangerous and difficult. The Tasmanian council’s response to this problem has now opened up business…
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Assisting councils with roads management *
Two of Australia’s leading asset management service providers, Moloney Systems and Pitt & Sherry, have joined forces to produce a practical and affordable software package…
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Albury puts people first
For Albury City Council in New South Wales, providing a modern physical environment and a clear corporate image has contributed to a much improved performance…
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Plans for the future
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * A consequence of the modernisation of Local Government in England has been the proliferation of plans – Community…
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