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Focusing on the triple bottom line for future sustainability
Maroochy Shire Council has launched its first reports focusing on Triple Bottom Line reporting to measure Council’s contribution to future sustainability. Report cards on social…
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Sydney Councils open their doors to new graduates
A group of New South Wales Councils is moving to secure the long term future of Local Government by pushing ahead with plans to establish…
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Managing your risks through compliance road safety awards
Compliance programs are becoming increasingly important in Australia. They can ensure that management and staff are aware of the organisation’s obligations under legislation towards clients…
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Burnside Library manager receives top award
In November last year, the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) South Australia Division presented the Graeme Dimond Memorial Award to Burnside Library Manager, Margaret Moxon.…
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New Career website
New Career Connections (NCC), www.careerconnections.com.au, a not for profit New Apprenticeships recruitment website spearheaded by RMIT University and Australian Local Government Training (ALGT), is set…
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Skilling up Local Government in handling conflict resolution
The Tasmanian Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) conducted two workshops on 24 and 26 April 2002, to assist elected members in handling conflict. The…
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Getting the best from management
Senior management in Local Government today must come to grips with a new regime of performance scrutiny. Logan City Council in Queensland has responded to…
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Salisbury strives for safer services through risk management
As expectations on Local Governments increase, management of the risks involved in providing public services becomes a major priority. In its drive to provide better…
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Customers come first at Roebourne
The Shire of Roebourne has developed a system which emphasises the needs of the customer and systematically takes care of their requests. The main aim…
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Online GST manual for Local Government *
LexisNexis Butterworths, in conjunction with Sydney firm Gadens Accounting, are releasing a new online manual specifically dealing with GST for Local Government. This will be…
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Message from the Minister
Welcome to this edition of the National Perspective. I took much pleasure in launching the 2002 National Awards for Local Government at the Local Government…
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Local Government Awards for 2002 launched
Innovation, excellence and resourcefulness not restricted by size or locationInnovation, excellence and resourcefulness not restricted by size or location Since 1986 the Federal Government, through the National Office of Local Government has been recognising,…
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