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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,…
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Risky management *
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Risk management is increasingly becoming an issue for Councils as they look towards partnership working with the private…
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Birdie Cage increases public safety
Glen Eira City Council has responded to residents illegally practising their golf swing in parks with the implementation of a fully enclosed Birdie Cage. Golf…
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Volunteers protected under Whyalla’s risk management policies
In 2003, Whyalla City Council’s policies and procedures for managing volunteers and other groups that come onto Council’s work sites were reviewed. A risk management…
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Huon Valley solves manual handling problem
The Port Huon Sports Centre has moved into the modern age with the installation of a system for pulling the covers over its 25 metre…
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2004 Local Government Remuneration Survey
The process for the 2004 Local Government Remuneration Survey has commenced. The WA Local Government Association conducts the Survey each year on behalf of other…
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Gatton tops Qld in workplace health and safety
An external audit of the Gatton Shire Council’s Health and Safety Management System in August 2002 gave Council a benchmark of where it was in…
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Mental health training a first for Victorian LG
Strathbogie Shire is the first Victorian Council to have members of its staff complete a metal health first aid course. Council’s Community Services Manager, Wendy…
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