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Councillor profiles
A regular feature, this edition profiling two elected members from Victoria. Mayor Stephen Merrylees,Strathbogie Shire Council,Victoria Q. Tell us about yourself and how you first…
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Sister Cities Conference taking place in the centrepiece of Victoria
This year Bendigo has been chosen to host the Australian Sister Cities (ASCA) Conference from 18 – 22 October. Situated in the very heart of…
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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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A showcase for future urban living
Mawson Lakes, South Australia in the southern sector of the City of Salisbury emulates the sophistication and the forward thinking of locations such as Silicon…
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Council’s effluent farm churns out dollars for local schools
New South Wales’ Narrabri Shire Council has recently developed a beneficial effluent reuse facility, in the form of an irrigated cotton farm named Federation Farm.…
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Brisbane City fosters sustainable design
In June, Brisbane City Council hosted a forum to encourage local design and construction businesses to create new ideas for sustainable solutions in their industry.…
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World class customer service seminar
Local Councils around Australia are facing massive increase in customer service levels being required from both internal and external customers. Some of the topics that…
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Meeting employment needs in Colac Otway
Colac Otway Shire in south west Victoria is experiencing huge growth in employment opportunities. “Our Shire is really booming at present with growth right across…
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LGMA – NSW meets in Newcastle
The Local Government Managers Australia – New South Wales Division staged its 2002 conference in Newcastle from 31 July to 3 August. In welcoming delegates,…
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Newspaper gives Darwin youth a voice
Darwin City Council has provided a means for its youth to be heard through a youth newspaper called GRIND. The success of GRIND can be…
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Need help to reconstruct your list of those who served and died in WWII?
If you need to reconstruct or check your district list of names of those who died while serving during World War II, an IT based…
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Bayside ‘taste test’ a winner
Youth Services at Melbourne’s Bayside City Council has collaborated with local sport and recreational groups, enabling young Bayside residents to ‘taste test’ activities for free.…
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