News
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Listening to the community
A thorough investigation by Oberon Council into its various community sentiments is leading the way for the future direction of Oberon. Located some 150 kilometres…
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Editorial
Corporate collapses together with Executives and Directors suffering less than convincing memory losses; conflicts of interest with auditing firms; Government travel rorts and general mismanagement;…
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President’s comment
In each edition we feature the views of a Local Government Association President. The following is from Councillor Mike Montgomery, President of the Shires Association…
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Ian Chappell in his grandfather’s footsteps
A Cricket Walkabout is West Wimmera Shire’s newest tourist project. It will highlight this area of Victoria’s important links with Australia’s cricketing history, being where…
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WALGA’s first Convention
Having formed as a single organisation in December 2001, the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) recently held its first Local Government Week Convention in…
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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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