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New focus for community life
The Marion Cultural Centre will represent South Australia at national awards after receiving its third recognition for architectural design this year. It has joined the…
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Rubbing shoulders with Sweden – The Good Oil by Rod Brown *
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * This month we relate the story of the town of Ronneby in the Blekinge region in Sweden. Until…
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Website increases food safety
A new food safety website is set to save millions of dollars and protect millions of Australians from food poisoning. The FoodSmart site developed by…
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Recognising Council high achievers
At the 2002 Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Sydney, FOCUS invited delegates to nominate an individual and team from their Council who are…
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Accommodation facility for seasonal workers and tourists
South Australia’s Southern Mallee District Council has established an accommodation facility to cater for seasonal workers and visiting groups to the area. Located within the…
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Solution to Non Feasance
Eurobodalla Shire Council in New South Wales, has developed a computerised Roads Risk Management System to address the removal of Non-Feasance defence. The May 2001…
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Queensland Councils go benchmarking
Queensland’s Department of Local Government and Planning has released the 2000/01 edition of Queensland Local Government Comparative Information. This report, which is produced in partnership…
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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this edition profiling two elected members from Victoria. Mayor Marilyn Baker, City of Playford, South Australia Q. Can you tell us about…
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Enriching the professional development of Mosman’s volunteers
Mosman Municipal Council has over 500 volunteers involved in a wide variety of programs. Volunteering is given a high profile by Council and is recognised…
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Advancing your career options at SCU *
If you’re considering academic qualifications to improve your future career options, several programs offered through the School of Social and Workplace Development at Southern Cross…
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Performance or intervention – The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley *
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * The pressure is on for English Local Government as Central Government seeks to achieve a step change in…
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Rural and city staff exchange program
The Staff Exchange Program between Pine Rivers and Bulloo Shire Councils has proven to be a worthwhile program. It has enabled staff from both Councils…