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Councils set up business program to optimise infrastructure project
In late 1999, when the Queensland Government announced that the $570 million Tarong North power station would be built, Kingaroy Shire Council swung into action…
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LG professionals lift the horizon
A forecast of the challenges ahead, forming partnerships and a greater leadership role by Local Government were just some of the issues covered at the…
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MAV more accessible following new rules
Member Councils of the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) overwhelmingly endorsed changes to the MAV Rules at a Special State Council meeting held on 28…
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Singapore Ink. – The Good Oil by Rod Brown*
The Good Oil by Rod Brown * The Australian printing and publishing industry is currently working with the Australian Government to chart a new way…
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LGMA delivers double value at 2002 Congress
This year, in a collaborative venture with international affiliates in the USA and NZ, Local Government Managers Australia – Australia’s peak professional association – is…
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Youth outreach van for Huon Valley
A unique initiative by the Huon Valley Youth Outreach Program has seen the transformation of what was once a mobile dental van, now converted to…
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New mobile fun box launched
The latest innovative design from Skateramps Australia has just been released, aptly named the Mobile Fun Box. In keeping with skating trends this new design…
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Councillor profiles
A new regular feature in response to feedback from our 2001 Reader Survey Mayor Kristina BarnettCity of Prospect, SA Q. How long have you been…
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Paid maternity leave what’s happening?
The 14th Women, Management and Employment Relations Conference, Sydney, 25 to 26 July 2002, will feature two presentations on paid maternity leave. Sex Discrimination Commissioner,…
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Web-based solutions delivering e-productivity benefits all round *
Councils throughout Australia are moving steadily towards a new business model that fully embraces the Internet to deliver information and services to customers, suppliers and…
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Providing an innovative solution for Northern Grampians *
The WinGIST suite of software provided by Phoenix Software continues to expand its client base within the Local Government sector. Phoenix Software has continued to…
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Technology at work in Local Government
Adopting a long term vision, making use of public sector research and developing technologies to suit our lifestyles not vice versa, were some of the…