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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…
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Innovative CD assists medical practitioners with employment related assessments
Clarence City and Glenorchy Councils in Tasmania have developed an innovative CD that is hoped will assist medical practitioners to understand the requirements of work…
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Honing bushland management skills at Lord Howe Island
A two week stint working on a bushland management project at Lord Howe Island has provided Brad Curtis, from Melbourne’s Maroondah City Council, with skills…
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Training solutions with insight *
A recent census of Australia’s Councils identified cost, lack of time as well as the inability to release staff as the major barriers facing Local…
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LG endorses benefits of NSW supply contract
Last year, the Local Government and Shires Association of NSW (LGSA) and the NSW Department of Public Works and Services (NSW Supply) joined in a…
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Playford makes the finals for Employer of the Year
The City of Playford is one of three finalists in the South Australian Training Awards – Employer of the Year. The other finalists are Kimberley-Clarke…
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Manage your future with a Monash Masters in Management *
Local Government managers can enhance their professional skills and qualifications through Monash University’s Department of Management. Supported by over 80 academic staff, the Department has…
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Mastering the art and science of pavements *
The Centre for Pavement Engineering Education (CPEE) provides value added higher education programs for the pavement industry. By facilitating the transfer of information between academic…
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District Advisory Networks improve communications
Victoria’s Wellington Shire has established District Advisory Networks (DANs) to improve Councillor to community communication and consultation. With 43,000 people across 11,000 square kilometres of…
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Change Manual
With change being a constant presence in Local Government, the development of a Change Management Manual by Gold Coast City Council is helping to guide…
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Australia’s only tertiary level course for prospective Councillors
Intending candidates for the March 2004 quadrennial Local Government elections in Queensland will have the opportunity to obtain a detailed insight into the role and…
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