News
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City of Darebin extends e-Commerce applications with vendor self service *
The City of Darebin has further extended its e-commerce applications with the decision to implement a vendor self service application from AXS-One. TransAXS Vendor is…
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E-learning with Insight *
Providing effective, ongoing learning and training for employees is problematic for most organisations. Frequently, training is delivered using the traditional model, requiring instructors and blocks…
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Melbourne sets the mark at the UN Summit on Sustainable Development
At the United Nations World Summit on Sustainable Development held in September in Johannesburg, South Africa, Melbourne City Council Lord Mayor, John So, presented delegates…
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Eurobodalla and Southern Phone $4.8M telecommunications deal
An agreement for the transfer of $4.8 million in Commonwealth Government grant funds from the Eurobodalla Shire Council to the Southern Phone Company was signed…
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Regional adaptation of AUS-SPEC
In Queensland’s north, the WHaMB Regional Organisation of Councils is developing new, region specific contract documentation to introduce as a set of codes for future…
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Promoting healthy living through parks and gardens
Bayswater City Council in Western Australia has created a picturesque family leisure amenity, together with a program to promote healthy living. Riverside Gardens is located…
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Government forms, payments and applications all in one convenient location
Businesses regularly deal with government, whether it be paying their rates, applying for permits or licences, or registering for an Australian Business Number (ABN). Although…
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Ashburton – Reef to Range
Shire President, Councillor Brian Hayes, was born in Ashburton and commenced his working life with the Shire when it was then known as the Shire…
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Coastal management initiatives
Spanning an area twice the size of Tasmania, the Shire of Ashburton includes some 180 kilometres of coastline. Located 1,387 kilometres from Perth, Onslow is…
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Building strong partnerships the key
Following the discovery of rich iron ore deposits in the 1960s, a number of the Shire’s main towns were established as closed mining towns. During…
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Staff working offsite a winner
Advances in Information Technology has also created greater flexibility in regard to staff working from home or, in the case of Council’s Information System Coordinator,…
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Attracting and retaining staff
Although Ashburton is a vibrant and dynamic place to live, its remote location impacts on Council’s ability to attract and retain staff. From April to…