News
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Government business not always serious *
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * Last month’s column about regional tourism ambassadors reminded me of a funny night a few years back in…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this month we have interviewed two Councillors from Queensland. Mayor Julie Boyd, Mackay City Council, Qld Q. How long have you been…
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Engaging the community in tailored consultation
By 2006, Caloundra will be a City and a community which has created its own destiny and which continues to refine and redefine its future…
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Vibrant makeover creates state of the art beachside history
An urban redevelopment program for a beachside park in Caloundra has become the catalyst for the revitalisation of Kings Beach, a major tourist hub which…
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Caloundra Coastal Walk
Imagine a walk where the views take your breath away, where you can walk seemingly forever and each turn frames a different picture, where art…
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Changes ahead but good news for Victorian Local Government financial reporting
by Karen Stanish * Proposed changes to financial reporting, put forward in the Victorian Local Government (Democratic Reform) Bill, are due to come into effect…
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Video highlights disability awareness
‘Welcome To Our Inclusive Community’ is a video produced by Victoria’s Latrobe City Council and local residents to raise awareness of the contribution people with…
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Local club for workers
Daguragu Community Government Council has introduced a bold initiative to improve the quality of life of its residents. A three month trial has commenced whereby…
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The new Mini Fun Box
Cheaper alternative for skateboarders Following extensive interest in the award winning Mobile Fun Box from Councils around Australia, Skateramps Australia has now added a smaller,…
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Wrestling Wicked Problems
Australia’s first national community development conference focusing on Wicked Problems is being held in Canberra from 2–4 May. The conference, Wrestling Wicked Problems is being…
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Joondalup becomes an Employer of Choice
Improved communication between management and staff, greater retention rates of high performing staff and increased employee motivation are just some of the benefits of Western…
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Safe surfaces reduce risk
Logic Australia Pty Ltd manufactures a range of ‘safety surface solutions’ for a broad range of customers looking to manage risk against injury at work,…



