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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…

Looking towards the long term sustainability of Griffith, Council has developed a growth strategy that has mapped out land use, infrastructure and the financial direction…

The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Government policy in England is driving all Councils to be in the top quartile for performance. It doesn’t…

In recognition of its protection and conservation of the natural environment, Hobart City Council has won the Local Government category of the 2002 National Landcare…

As part of Darebin City Council’s Best Value program, it has established an Intranet site to facilitate Best Value amongst staff. The Darebin Best Value…

Gawler Council in South Australia is believed to be the first Council to form a partnership with the professional dog behaviour management organisation Bark Busters,…

Panasonic has announced significant additions to its portable LCD projector lineup, including a new wireless unit with advanced capabilities. The new projectors include the PT-L730NTE…

The Agsafe Container Management program drumMUSTER recently announced that New South Wales’ Hume Shire Council’s By-laws Officer, Ian Singleton, is the winner of its National…

Liverpool City Council recently received the Overall Gold Award for Management Innovation at the 2002 LGMA/Sydney Morning Herald Management Excellence Awards. Council won this award…

The City of Geraldton has adopted a unique approach in developing its Strategic Plan ensuring it addresses the social needs of the community. Consultants Paul…

Having over 500 employees on its payroll as well as all of the administrative challenges faced by Local Government bodies everywhere, the rollout of Coffs…

Using funds acquired through the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery initiative, the Shire of Gnowangerup in Western Australia embarked on a project that not only…