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South Australian review looks at longer terms
Compulsory voting, increased allowances and four year terms are among the changes to the Local Government structure suggested in a review by South Australia. Due…
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Third A–Z of Australian Water Trading conference *
29–30 November 2004, Rydges Jamison, SydneyThe National Water Initiative, state reforms and the road towards effective trade IBC’s A–Z of Australian Water Trading conferences are…
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Solar power first in Queensland
Logan City Council has developed the state’s first automatic solar powered leachate collection system operating at a former tip which is now a major park.…
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ALGA welcomes new Minister
The President of the Australian Local Government Association, Councillor Mike Montgomery, has welcomed the appointment of Jim Lloyd as Federal Minister for Local Government, Territories…
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New power station a major boost for Chincilla
After many false starts, a new 750MW power station will provide much needed energy to the Chinchilla district in western Queensland. The Queensland Government’s CS…
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Silly Season in full swing
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * As I write Federal agencies are in limbo awaiting the announcement of the election date. Departments are busily…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we have interviewed two Councillors from South Australia. Councillor Anne Woolford, Alexandrina Council, South Australia Q. How long have you…
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QLD councils celebrating communities
Last month from July 19 to 25, 80 Queensland councils hosted community focused events as part of Local Government Week, an annual event aimed at…
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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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Local Government’s premier Information Technology conference
Technology conferenceCoffs Harbour 16–19 November 2004 2004 sees the seventh Information Technology Conference for Local Government – IT2004, scheduled for 16–19 November in beautiful Coffs…
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Long term financial planning model
The South Australian Financial Managers Group has continued to develop its highly innovative Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) model. Developed by a group of South…
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Airport purchase a boon
In 2001 Burnie City Council in Tasmania received a disturbing report about its regional airport. Lionel Young, who is the Council’s Manager Business Development and…
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